Hawaii-Style Sherbet
Ingredients
- 3 12-ounce cans strawberry soda or soda flavor of choice, 1 at room temperature and 2 chilled
- 1 3-ounce box strawberry Jell-O or the Jell-O flavor of choice, matching your selected soda flavor
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ 12-ounce can evaporated milk, optional (see note)
Instructions
- Using either a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave for 2 to 3 minutes, or in a medium saucepan on the stovetop, bring the contents of the can of room-temperature strawberry soda to a boil.
- Remove from heat and whisk in dry Jell-O mix until thoroughly dissolved; whisk in condensed milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Refrigerate, uncovered, overnight or freeze for 2 to 3 hours, until thickened; when it’s ready, it will have a texture akin to loose jelly.
- Remove from the refrigerator; whisk the mixture using an electric hand or stand mixer, on high speed, for 3 to 7 minutes, or until it starts to lighten in color and almost doubles in volume; if an electric mixer is not available, whisk by hand for about 10 minutes; whipping the gelatin helps to stabilize the mixture and introduces tiny air bubbles, which makes it less icy once frozen and easier to scoop.
- Turn the speed to low and stir in the remaining 2 chilled cans of strawberry soda, followed by the evaporated milk, if using.
- Transfer the mixture to a container with a lid or cover with plastic wrap; freeze overnight or for at least 12 hours before scooping and serving.
Notes
Evaporated milk is optional, but adds a nice milky flavor and tempers some of the sweetness.