Kiwifruit Sherbet

Light and refreshing kiwifruit sherbet is a wonderful way to end a meal.

Recipe Ingredients:

3/4 cup granulated sugar - divided use
1/4 cup water
2 large egg whites
3 to 4 California kiwifruit
1 1/2 cups lemon-lime carbonated beverage
1/4 cup lime juice

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and water. Bring to boil; stir until sugar dissolves. Boil, covered, over medium heat 5 minutes.
2. Beat egg whites until stiff; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar.
3. Slowly pour hot syrup into whites; beat constantly until mixture has cooled.
4. Pare and purée kiwifruit to measure 3/4 cup.
5. Gradually beat lemon-lime beverage, kiwifruit purée and lime juice into egg-white mixture. Freeze partially.
6. Spoon mixture into chilled mixer bowl and beat with chilled beaters until mixture is light and foamy. Return to freezer and freeze until firm.

Makes about 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of California Kiwifruit Commission.