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Delicious Rainbow Sherbet Fudge! This pretty fudge is so simple to make and will brighten up any occasion. If you are looking for a fun treat, give this wonderful fudge a try.
Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Ingredients:
● 12 TBSP Butter, softened
● 5 oz Evaporated Milk
● 3 cups Sugar
● 12 oz White Chocolate Chips
● 7 oz Marshmallow Fluff
● 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract
● 1 TBSP Orange Extract
● 7 drop Red Food Coloring, 
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● 11 drops Yellow Food Coloring, divided
● 6 drops Green Food Coloring
Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Mise en Place:
● Loaf Pan (9″ x 5″)
● Aluminum Foil
● Non Stick Cooking Spray
● Measuring Cup
● Measuring Spoons
● Large Pot
● Spatula
● Small Bowls (for color mixing)
● Candy Thermometer
● Knife
Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Directions:
● Line a 9″x5″ loaf pan with aluminum foil.
● Spray a non stick cooking spray on your aluminum foil.
● In a large pot, combine butter, evaporated milk and sugar.
● Cook on medium to low heat until your candy thermometer reaches 240°, stir consistently with a spatula.
● Remove from heat and mix in white chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff.
● Add vanilla and orange extracts; mix well.
● Carefully and quickly divide your liquid fudge equally into four separate small bowls.
● Add 6 drops of red food coloring to one bowl; mix well.
● Add 6 drops of green food coloring to the third bowl; mix well.
● In the fourth bowl to make orange, add 5 drops yellow food coloring and one 1 drop of red food coloring (you may have to double this); mix well.
● Pour your red fudge into the pan first, then layer the orange fudge, then yellow fudge, and finally the green fudge last (if these start to harden in your bowls, just give it a quick mix).
● Set your loaf pan in the freezer two hours, or until hardened.
● Remove from pan by lifting out the aluminum foil.
● Cut the edges off for a clean look.
● Cut the Rainbow Sherbet Fudge into small squares to serve.
● Makes 15 servings Rainbow Sherbet Fudge
Note: You are not bound by these color choices. You can use any bright colors you like: blue, purple, violet are the other rainbow colors. Just look at the back of your food coloring box to see what food color combinations will make up the rainbow colors you would like!
Rainbow Sherbet Fudge Recipe
By Ann
Delicious Rainbow Sherbet Fudge! This pretty fudge is so simple to make and will brighten up any occasion. If you are looking for a fun treat, give this wonderful fudge a try.
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Ingredients:
● 12 TBSP Butter, softened
● 5 oz Evaporated Milk
● 3 cups Sugar
● 12 oz White Chocolate Chips
● 7 oz Marshmallow Fluff
● 1 TBSP Vanilla Extract
● 1 TBSP Orange Extract
● 7 drop Red Food Coloring, divided
● 11 drops Yellow Food Coloring, divided
● 6 drops Green Food Coloring
Directions:
● Line a 9″x5″ loaf pan with aluminum foil.
● Spray a non stick cooking spray on your aluminum foil.
● In a large pot, combine butter, evaporated milk and sugar.
● Cook on medium to low heat until your candy thermometer reaches 240°, stir consistently with a spatula.
● Remove from heat and mix in white chocolate chips and marshmallow fluff.
● Add vanilla and orange extracts; mix well.
● Carefully and quickly divide your liquid fudge equally into four separate small bowls.
● Add 6 drops of red food coloring to one bowl; mix well.
● Add 6 drops of yellow food coloring to the second bowl; mix well.
● Add 6 drops of green food coloring to the third bowl; mix well.
● In the fourth bowl to make orange, add 5 drops yellow food coloring and one 1 drop of red food coloring (you may have to double this); mix well.
● Pour your red fudge into the pan first, then layer the orange fudge, then yellow fudge, and finally the green fudge last (if these start to harden in your bowls, just give it a quick mix).
● Set your loaf pan in the freezer two hours, or until hardened.
● Remove from pan by lifting out the aluminum foil.
● Cut the edges off for a clean look.
● Cut the Rainbow Sherbet Fudge into small squares to serve.
● Makes 15 servings Rainbow Sherbet Fudge
● To print the Rainbow Sherbet Fudge recipe click here.
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FAQs
Ingredients: Water, sugar, corn syrup, nonfat milk, cream, contains less than 2% of citrus pulp, concentrated lime juice, citric acid, lemon pulp, concentrated lemon juice, concentrated orange juice, orange pulp, natural flavors, whey, guar gum, mono and diglycerides, locust bean gum, calcium sulfate, polysorbate 80, ...
What does rainbow sherbet taste like? ›
Pineapple, orange and raspberry flavored sherbets battle for your taste bud love in this trifecta of fruit flavored sherbets. *No Artificial Dyes!
Does Rainbow Sherbet have red dye? ›
Ingredients. Milk, sugar, corn syrup, skim milk, high fructose corn syrup, strawberries, water, oranges, citric acid, limes, carob bean gum, modified cellulose gum, guar gum, artificial color (includes yellow 5, red 40, blue 1, yellow 6), caramel color, locust bean gum, xanthan gum.
Is Rainbow sherbet lactose free? ›
Sherbet is made with fruit and a dairy, like milk or cream, so it's definitely not vegan or lactose intolerant friendly, which may come as a surprise to many!
What are the 3 flavors in sherbet? ›
Common sherbet flavors include orange, raspberry, lemon, and lime. There's also a variation called rainbow sherbet, which is made by combining layers of raspberry, lime, and orange sherbet.
What three flavors are in Rainbow Sherbet? ›
Rainbow sherbet is a creamy frozen dessert that layers three or more different flavors, traditionally orange, lime and raspberry. It was invented in the 1950s in Pennsylvania, after an ice cream company employee invented a way to fill a carton with three different flavors of sherbet at once (source).
Is rainbow sherbet healthier than ice cream? ›
Sherbet is rich in vitamin C. It has higher amounts of carbohydrates and a lower glycemic index and calories. In comparison, ice cream is richer in calcium, zinc, sodium, potassium, vitamins A and B2, protein, and higher amounts of fats and cholesterol.
Who has the best rainbow sherbet? ›
Baskin Robbins Rainbow Sherbet
This is one of the best rainbow sherbet brands we tasted because each individual flavor really pops. You get pineapple, orange, and raspberry. This is another one that isn't as fruit-forward, but it does have an acidity from the orange.
What's the difference between sorbet and rainbow sherbet? ›
The major difference between the two is that sherbet is made with dairy and sorbet isn't. Sherbet has more of a creamy texture that you'd expect from ice cream thanks to ingredients like milk, heavy cream, or buttermilk in the mix. Sorbet, on the other hand, is simply sugar and fruit.
Is sherbet healthier than ice cream? ›
The addition of dairy gives sherbet a creamier texture, but it also increases the overall calorie and fat content. However, compared to ice cream, sherbet still tends to have a lower fat content, making it a good choice for those watching their fat intake.
WATER, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CREAM, SKIM MILK, RASPBERRY PUREE, ORANGE PULP, LIME PULP, CONCENTRATED RASPBERRY JUICE, CONCENTRATED ORANGE JUICE, CONCENTRATED LIME JUICE, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, LOCUST BEAN GUM, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, POLYSORBATE 80, FD&C RED #40, ...
Does Blue Bunny make sherbet? ›
Our light and refreshing orange sherbet, made with natural orange flavoring and bits of candied orange zest, is perfect for customers who crave a fruity, sweet treat.
What is gelato made of? ›
Like ice cream, gelato uses milk, cream, and sugar, but it differs in proportions. Gelato uses less cream and more milk than ice cream and typically contains no egg yolks or eggs at all. Gelato is served slightly warmer than American ice cream and is also churned at a slower rate, introducing less air into the product.
Can you eat sherbet if you are lactose intolerant? ›
If you crave ice cream for dessert, you might be able to substitute sherbet in your lactose intolerance diet. Sherbet does contain some dairy, but it's a low-lactose food — one cup has about 4 to 6 grams of lactose, about the same amount as a cup of yogurt and half as much as a cup of ice cream.
Is Rainbow Sherbet healthier than ice cream? ›
Sherbet is rich in vitamin C. It has higher amounts of carbohydrates and a lower glycemic index and calories. In comparison, ice cream is richer in calcium, zinc, sodium, potassium, vitamins A and B2, protein, and higher amounts of fats and cholesterol.
Is Rainbow Sherbet better for you than ice cream? ›
If you're watching your waistline, sherbet may be a better dessert choice than ice cream because it usually contains fewer calories.
What is sherbet made out of? ›
Sherbet (/ˈʃɜːrbət/), often referred to as sherbert (/ˈʃɜːrbərt/), is a frozen dessert made from water, sugar, a dairy product such as cream or milk, and a flavoring – typically fruit juice or purée, wine, liqueur, and occasionally non-fruit flavors such as vanilla, chocolate, or peppermint.
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