Rainbow Sherbet Dessert

M-m-macaroons, pecans and layers of fruity sherbet make a beautiful looking dessert.

Ingredients
12 macaroon cookies, crumbled
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 pint each raspberry, line and orange sherbet, softened

Directions
Sprinkle cookie crumbs onto an ungreased baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 5-8 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool completely.

In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken.  Add confectioners' sugar add vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form.  Combine cookie crumbs and pecans; fold in whipped cream.  Spread half of cream mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-inch springform pan.  Freeze for 30 minutes.

Gently spread raspberry sherbet over cream layer.  Layer with lime and orange sherbets; spread with remaining cream mixture.  Cover and freeze until firm.  Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving.  Remove sides of pan.

Yield:  12 servings

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