Making Sorbet for a Party: 14 oz of Haagen Dazs & Sherbet Substitute?

[babywings76]

I've never made this before but it sounds so good, I thought I'd make it for my party tomorrow.

I went shopping today and had a hard time finding "Sorbet". I saw a small 14 oz container of Haagen Dazs (sp?) brand. That was it. Tons of sherbet though. So I just picked up one of those 14 oz containers because I couldn't remember exactly, but I thought a pint was 16 oz. Do you think being short 2 oz. will be a big deal? Hope not. And for the next time I make this, would sherbet be okay?

 

[esavvymom]

Yes and Yes. 2 oz won't make a big deal, and I think I can rarely find the sorbet either and have used the sherbet.And it is delicious! I love it.

 

[babywings76]

Great! Good to know! That Haagen Dazs is expensive, too!

 

[raebates]

There is a difference between sherbet and sorbet. I think you'll notice a big difference in the taste. However, that doesn't mean that it won't be good with sherbet.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

There is a difference between sherbet and sorbet. I think you'll notice a big difference in the taste. However, that doesn't mean that it won't be good with sherbet.

Yeah. The difference is that sherbet is dairy based, and sorbet is just fruit & sugar. It makes a difference in the taste (not bad - just different) and the sherbet is also going to make an opaque looking drink. It's more transparent when you use the sorbet.

I'm fortunate that Meijers has started carrying their own store brand sorbets, so I can get it for a reasonable price, and it often goes on sale too! This is my favorite punch!

 

[shelly.nurse]

I recently made it with cran-raspberry juice and raspberry sherbet, tasted wonderful!! Everyone loved it.

 

[luvinpc]

I can't find sorbet in my small rural town. So I actually made some from a recipe on the internet. Basically boil raspberries with sugar and freeze. Love the Cran Raspberry Frizz recipe.

 

[dannyzmom]

I make it all the time at shows and go back and forth between sherbet and sorbet - it always tastes fabulous and is always a hit Don't worry

 

[NooraK]

I wonder if you could make your own sorbet and use the MFP? We have a recipe for strawberry ice. And there are tons of sorbet recipes online.