Sherbet is a frozen dessert that falls between sorbet and ice cream. It includes dairy ingredients (about 1-2%), fruit flavors, water, and sugar, giving it a creamy texture and a fruity taste. Unlike sorbet, sherbet contains a small amount of dairy, which gives it a creamier texture than sorbet. It is often made with fruit juice, purée, wine, or liqueur, and occasionally non- fruit flavors like vanilla, chocolate, or peppermint
. The word "sherbet" derives from the Persian "sharbat," which means an iced fruit drink
