2 cups milk
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 to 3 drops green food coloring, optional
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Recipe
In a large saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture reaches 175�. Refrigerate until chilled.
Stir in the lime juice, peel and food coloring if desired. Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions.
Transfer sherbet to a 2-1/2-qt. freezer container. Allow to soften slightly; fold in whipped topping. Freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. Yield: 1-1/2 quarts.