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Dreamy Watermelon Ice Cream Recipe

Dreamy Watermelon Ice Cream Recipe


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4.6 from 30 reviews

  • Total Time: 35 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x

Description

Cool summer days find sweet relief in homemade watermelon ice cream, a refreshing treat blending tropical fruit and creamy indulgence. Smooth, fruity scoops will transport you to breezy beach memories with each delightful spoonful.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 cups (950 ml) watermelon, cubed and frozen
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • Optional: mini chocolate chips (to mimic watermelon seeds)

Instructions

  1. Watermelon Preparation: Slice watermelon into uniform cubes and transfer to freezer, allowing fruit to solidify completely for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight until thoroughly frozen.
  2. Blending Process: Transfer frozen watermelon cubes into high-powered blender, incorporating cream and other liquid ingredients. Pulse and blend until smooth, periodically scraping container sides to ensure consistent texture and eliminate any remaining solid chunks.
  3. Flavor Enhancement: Gently fold mini chocolate chips or preferred mix-ins into the blended mixture, creating delightful textural variations throughout the ice cream base.
  4. Freezing Stage: Carefully transfer mixture into designated freezer-safe container, smoothing surface evenly to promote uniform freezing. Place in freezer for approximately 23 hours, allowing mixture to set and develop ideal scoopable consistency.
  5. Serving Technique: Remove ice cream from freezer, allowing brief resting period of 5-10 minutes at ambient temperature. This slight thawing ensures effortless scooping and optimal flavor release. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing watermelon dessert.

Notes

  • Use frozen watermelon cubes that are completely solid for the smoothest, creamiest texture without excess water separation.
  • Pause blending and scrape container sides to ensure even consistency and prevent chunky patches in the ice cream.
  • Select full-fat cream or coconut cream for richer texture and better freezing performance, avoiding watery results.
  • Experiment with add-ins like mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or fresh mint to elevate the watermelon ice cream’s flavor profile and add interesting texture.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 hours
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 16 g
  • Sodium: 20 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg