Description
Cool summer vibes meet sweet watermelon ice cream, blending fresh fruit with creamy richness. Homemade dessert perfection delivers refreshing delight with each smooth, chilled spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Watermelon:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters) seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen
Dairy and Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) full-fat coconut milk (dairy-free alternative)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Optional: mini chocolate chips (to mimic watermelon seeds)
Instructions
- Meticulously dice ripe watermelon into uniform cubes, spreading them evenly on a freezer-safe tray to ensure quick and thorough freezing for approximately 4-6 hours until completely solid.
- Transfer the frozen watermelon chunks into a high-powered blender, carefully combining with creamy ingredients to create a silky smooth base, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides and guarantee a consistent texture.
- Pulse the mixture until it reaches a luxurious, soft-serve consistency, ensuring no large ice crystals remain and the blend appears uniformly incorporated.
- For added excitement, gently fold miniature chocolate chips throughout the mixture, distributing them evenly to create delightful flavor bursts.
- Transfer the luscious watermelon cream into a sleek, freezer-safe container, smoothing the surface with a spatula to eliminate air pockets and promote even freezing.
- Place the container in the freezer, allowing the mixture to set completely for approximately 2-3 hours until it reaches a perfect scoopable consistency.
- When ready to indulge, remove the ice cream from the freezer and let it rest at room temperature for 5-7 minutes, allowing it to soften slightly for effortless scooping and optimal flavor release.
Notes
- Freezing watermelon completely solid ensures a smoother, creamier texture that mimics traditional ice cream consistency.
- Adding a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk helps create a richer, more indulgent mouthfeel without overpowering the delicate watermelon flavor.
- Experiment with mix-ins like chopped mint, crushed pistachios, or white chocolate chips to elevate the basic recipe and add unexpected crunch.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream or cashew cream to maintain the creamy texture while accommodating different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg