lil carb Lemon Basil Sherbert

Watch me make this- it's SO easy!!!

Cheers to summer!!!

Some say that lemon sherbert is the perfect palate cleanser and I totally agree! I also think it makes for a really light and refreshing dessert or a posh, flavorful cocktail or mock-tail mixer!  While on the low carb journey you do not need to deprive yourself of dessert or something sweet!
With my low carb lemon basil sherbert you will be day dreaming of running through a field of basil as the sun warms your face. Yes. It is that good! I closed my eyes and immediately was in my happy place. Fresh basil leaves combined with the tart citrus of lemon will transport you as well!
See below for all of the wonderful ways you can use this sorbet!

lil carb Lemon Basil Sherbert
1 packet Sugar Free Lemon Jell-O
3/4 cup warm water
3/4 cup lime seltzer water
Zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon
2 Tbsp heavy cream
6 basil leaves, chopped
1 1/2 cup ice cubes- about 13 cubes

Whole basil leaf for garnish

Warm up water in the microwave on high for 45 seconds.
Add the Jell-O packet and stir until the Jell-O dissolves.
Next add in the seltzer water and the heavy cream and stir.
Then add in the lemon juice and zest.
*At this point you can add in the basil and the blender will blend it into tiny pieces.
OR
you can add the chopped basil after you blend for large pieces of basil throughout the sorbet. (see below)
In a Nutribullet or blender add in the ice and the Jell-O mixture.
Blend for 20 seconds.
Transfer to a tuberware container and freeze for several hours or overnight.
When you are ready to eat, let it sit at room temperature for 25 minutes and it should scoop out very nicely. Mmmm
ENJOY!

Other ways you can enjoy this recipe:
-Put a scoop in a fluted glass and top with Champagne or Prosecco!
-For a non alcoholic version top off the flute with lime seltzer water!
-Serve as it is in a cute tiered bowl and top with whipped cream and a basil leaf.
-Put a few scoops in a blender with a shot or two of your favorite vodka or gin and blend it up! If it's too thick add in some seltzer to top it off!
-Pour the mixture into popsicle trays and make homemade low carb popsicles!

Also try my lil carb Cherry Lime Sherbert!

In this version I added in the basil AFTER I blended to have big flavorful bites of basil!