Almond Sherbet

3 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Ready In: 40 min

“This is a recipe commonly made in all Sri Lankan Muslim homes, every night of Ramadan and at most special occasions. It is best served chilled. You can also add finely chopped almonds or pistachios to top each drink before serving.” - by Cuppycake

Ingredients

2 (10 ounce) cans sweetened condensed milk
7 1/3 cups water
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 drop green food coloring, or as desired

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Original recipe yields 10 servings

Directions

Whisk the sweetened condensed milk and water together in a bowl, and stir in the sugar and almond extract until the drink is smooth and the sugar has dissolved. Mix in a drop or two of green food coloring, or as desired; chill to serve.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (10 total)

Calories
239 cal
12%

Fat
4.9 g
8%

Carbs
45.5 g
15%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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BigShotsMom

Aug. 1, 2011

"This is so refreshing! I thought it would be sweet enough without the added sugar and for our tastes it was. I also added an extra tsp of almond extract. This can also be frozen for longer, stirred..." See more as it starts to freeze 4 or 5 times and eaten as sherbert. Thanks, Cuppy this is great!"

DarcieA

Aug. 16, 2011

"I made this for the 'Why doesn't anyone make my recipe?' challenge. The flavor is delicious! I would have given it 5 stars except that I found it way too sweet. If I had passed on the added sugar, it ..." See morewould have been perfect. Thanks, Cuppycake!"