Buttermilk Sherbet

Buttermilk Sherbet
Buttermilk Sherbet
With a texture somewhere between ice cream and sorbet, this dessert has a slightly tangy flavor all its own.
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  • Served Person: Makes about 1 pint
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  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • Carbohydrate 21 g(7%)
  • Cholesterol 157 mg(52%)
  • Fat 4 g(7%)
  • Protein 5 g(10%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(9%)
  • Sodium 162 mg(7%)
  • Calories 143

Preparation In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat yolks until thick and pale. In a very small saucepan heat sugar and water over moderately high heat, stirring, until a thermometer registers 215°F. Remove pan from heat. With mixer on low speed, add sugar mixture to yolks in a slow stream. Increase speed to high and beat mixture until thick and ribbonlike. Whisk in buttermilk. Freeze custard in an ice-cream maker. Transfer sherbet to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden. Buttermilk sherbet may be kept 1 week.

Preparation In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat yolks until thick and pale. In a very small saucepan heat sugar and water over moderately high heat, stirring, until a thermometer registers 215°F. Remove pan from heat. With mixer on low speed, add sugar mixture to yolks in a slow stream. Increase speed to high and beat mixture until thick and ribbonlike. Whisk in buttermilk. Freeze custard in an ice-cream maker. Transfer sherbet to an airtight container and put in freezer to harden. Buttermilk sherbet may be kept 1 week.