Sugar free orange sherbet has all the citrusy, summery taste of the regular stuff — without the sugar crash! This healthy sherbet is also keto sherbet, so you can get all the sweet and creamy flavor you crave with ultra low net carbs. Just like my sugar free sorbet, blackberry frozen yogurt, and coconut milk ice cream, we’re adding naturally fruity flavor to a creamy sugar-free dessert. However, this sherbet creates an even silkier texture with the help of your ice cream maker, along with a keto friendly substitute for fresh oranges. The other key to super soft frozen desserts is the sweetener! Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend is the ideal choice for treats that stay soft and scoopable in the freezer, and it dissolves just like sugar. It’s the same one I use in my classic keto ice cream to make it taste like the real deal.
What Is Sherbet?
Sherbet is a super smooth and creamy frozen dessert! It’s lighter than ice cream but richer than sorbet, since traditionally it replaces most of the cream of traditional ice cream with fruit juice. What is sherbet made of? Traditionally, it’s a combination of fresh fruit juice, sugar, cream, and milk — but we’re making some keto-friendly substitutes to make it taste just as creamy and sweet.
Sugar Free Orange Sherbet Ingredients
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for sugar free sherbet, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
Unsweetened Almond Milk – This helps to keep the sherbet from getting too creamy. Use any keto milk you prefer, but it may change the flavor and carb count.Heavy Cream – Adds a signature creamy texture to this keto friendly sherbet. You can also use canned full-fat coconut milk for a dairy free version.Besti Powdered Monk Fruit Allulose Blend – Tastes just like sugar and makes a smoother, softer scoop — all with 0 net carbs.Orange Extract – Makes the perfect orange flavor without the sugar.Orange Zest – Adds more natural orange taste. Don’t skip it!Lemon Juice – Creates more citrusy flavor in the finished keto orange sherbet. Use fresh or bottled.Sea Salt – Balances the sweetness. Use salt with a fine grind so it dissolves more easily.Natural Orange Food Coloring – Creates the perfect orange hue that looks just like the real deal — all with natural ingredients. You can also use artificial coloring, but you’d need to use much less.
How To Make Sugar Free Sherbet
This section shows how to make sugar free orange sherbet with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Blend. Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until well combined and sweetener dissolves.
Pour. Transfer the sherbet base into a frozen ice cream maker bowl.
TIP: Freeze the ice cream maker bowl overnight. This ensures it will be cold enough to churn your sherbet properly.
Churn. Churn sugar free sherbet according to your ice cream maker instructions (I love this ice cream maker!), or until ice cream is the texture of soft serve.
Freeze. Transfer the sherbet to a freezer safe container and freeze until solid.
TIP: Run an ice cream scoop under warm water for easier scooping.
Is sherbet sugar free?
It can be, but most sugar free sherbet brands use questionable sweeteners and added colors, flavors, and preservatives. For a more natural option, it’s better to make your sugar free sherbet at home!
Is sherbet keto friendly?
Most varieties of sherbet are not keto, since they use traditional white sugar and milk. With a homemade sugar free sherbet recipe, you can control exactly what goes in it — and the carb count!
How many carbs in sugar free sherbet?
Let’s talk sugar free sherbet nutrition. Carbs in sugar free sherbet clock in at 1.4 grams net carbs per 1/2 cup serving. Compare that to the 22.5 grams of carbs you’ll find in the average orange sherbet!
Can I use a different sweetener?
I highly recommend this powdered monk fruit allulose blend for the best sweetness and especially texture, but you could also use powdered allulose (similar results but you need more of it) or powdered erythritol (which will make it more icy). Check my keto sweetener guide for more options, but keep in mind that most sweeteners will make an icier result.
Why is my sherbet gritty?
Several factors can make your sugar free sherbet gritty:
Wrong sweetener: You need a powdered sweetener to incorporate in the sherbet base, or it won’t dissolve correctly. An allulose-based sweetener like powdered Besti is the best option.Short mixing time: Make sure you whisk your sherbet base until all the ingredients incorporate and the sweetener dissolves.Churning or freezing problems: Some machines can make larger ice crystals during the churning process, which can keep the sherbet from getting completely smooth.
Keto Sherbet Variations
Can I eat sherbet on keto in different flavors? Yes! Try these flavor variations using the same prep method:
Sugar Free Raspberry Sherbet – Replace all orange flavors and colors with 4 cups of mashed and strained raspberries. (Final texture may be slightly icier than other sherbet variations.)Sugar Free Lime Sherbet – Replace orange extract with lime extract, and orange zest with lime zest. Replace orange food coloring with green.Keto Lemon Sherbet – Use lemon extract instead of orange extract, replace orange zest with lemon zest, and use yellow food coloring.
More Sugar Free Ice Cream Recipes
Now that you can have orange sherbet sugar free, explore these other sugar free ice cream recipes!
Keto Ice Cream BarsKeto Chocolate Ice CreamAlmond Milk Ice CreamMason Jar Ice Cream
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