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After blending the partially frozen mixture smooth, freeze it in a mold until firm.

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Refreshing Cocoa-Fruit Sherbet

Name: Refreshing Cocoa-Fruit Sherbet
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ripe medium banana; 1 1/2 cups orange juice; 1 cup (1/2 pint) half-and-half; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup HERSHEY’S Cocoa

Published November 14, 2026

Cooking Club Team · 15 min active time

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Cocoa-fruit sherbet scoops with orange and banana slices in chilled glass bowls

A refreshing frozen sherbet blended from ripe banana, orange juice, half-and-half, sugar, and cocoa.

Helpful Tips

Freeze until the mixture is firm around the edges before blending it again.
When blending the partially frozen mixture, stop while it is smooth but still frozen.

THE RECIPE

Refreshing Cocoa-Fruit Sherbet

Prep15 min

Cook0 min

ChillUntil firm

Yield8 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

Slice the banana into a blender container. Add the orange juice, cover, and blend until smooth. Add the half-and-half, sugar, and cocoa; cover and blend well. Pour into an 8- or 9-inch square pan. Cover and freeze until hard around the edges.
Spoon the partially frozen mixture into a blender container. Cover and blend until smooth but not melted. Pour into a 1-quart mold. Cover and freeze until firm. Unmold onto a cold plate and slice. Garnish as desired.

Variation

For an orange accent, add 2 teaspoons orange-flavored liqueur with the orange juice.

Adapted from cookbook pages provided by the site owner; wording clarified for readability. Featured image: AI-generated food photography.

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