Layered sherbert dessert

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2⅔cupChocolate Wafer Crumbs, divided
½cupButter Or Margarine, melted
1quartOrange Sherbert, softened
1quartRainbow Sherbert, softened
1quartLime Sherbert, softened
Chocolate Curls, optional
Orange Rind Curls, optional
Fresh Mint Sprigs, optional
2packs(10 Oz) Frozen Raspberries In Light Syrup, thawed
2tablespoonsFrozen Orange Juice Concentrate, thawed
1tablespoonPlus
1teaspoonCornstarch

Directions

RASPBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE

Combine 1⅔ cups crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; stir well. Press crumb mixture evenly over bottom of a 10-inch springform pan; freeze until firm.

Spread orange sherbet evenly over bottom of frozen crust. Sprinkle with ½ cup chocolate wafer crumbs; freeze until firm. Repeat procedure with rainbow sherbet and remaining crumbs; freeze until firm. Spread lime sherbet over frozen crumb layer. Cover and freeze at least 8 hours.

To serve, carefully remove sides of springform pan. Slice dessert into wedges. If desired, garnish with chocolate, curls, orange rind curls, and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately with Raspberry-Orange Sauce.

Yield: 12 to 14 servings

RASPBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE: Place raspberries in container of an electric blender; process until smooth. Press puree through a sieve; discard seeds.

Set puree aside. Combine orange juice concentrate and cornstarch in a saucepan; add puree, and stir well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour sauce into a bowl. Cover and chill. Yield: 2 ⅓ cups Typed for you by Marjorie Scofield 8/20/96 Recipe by: Southern Living Five-Star Recipe Collection Posted to EAT-L Digest 22 Jan 97 by Bill Spalding <billspa@...> on Jan 23, 1997.