Watermelon Ice Cream Recipe
A refreshing and vibrant summer treat, this Watermelon Ice Cream is made from fresh watermelon puree combined with cream and milk. Its light, fruity flavor is perfect for cooling down on a hot day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 quart
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
– 4 cups seedless watermelon cubes
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup whole milk
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
– Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Puree the watermelon cubes in a blender until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine the watermelon puree, heavy cream, milk, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
4. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn for 20-25 minutes until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
5. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
6. Serve and enjoy your refreshing Watermelon Ice Cream!
Notes
– Garnish with fresh mint leaves or small watermelon balls for an extra burst of flavor.
– If you don’t have an ice cream maker, freeze the mixture in a shallow container and stir every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals.
– Adjust the sugar level based on the natural sweetness of your watermelon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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