Description
A delightful dessert that combines the zesty flavors of lemon and lime with the sweetness of cherries and the crunch of pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until dissolved.
- Add lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest to the mixture.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Once cooled, stir in cherries and pistachios.
- Pour the mixture into a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, let sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, add more zest.
- Can be served with whipped cream or yogurt on top.
- Store leftovers in the freezer for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Luscious Lemon Lime Cherry Pistachio, dessert, refreshing treat