Ricotta Sherbet

Serves: 5

Iva Padberg

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

44

Sweetness

52

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Sugar

Directions:

1

Combine 1 cup water, the sugar, mint and juniper berries in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes

2

Remove from the heat and let cool completely, then strain into a large bowl

3

Add the ricotta, sour cream, corn syrup and lemon juice to the bowl and whisk until smooth

4

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into another large bowl, using a rubber spatula to push the mixture through until only dry curds remain in the sieve

5

Pour the liquid into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions

6

Transfer to a plastic container, cover and freeze until firm, 2 to 3 hours

7

Scoop into bowls and garnish with mint

8

Photograph by Jason Varney