Watermelon Ice Cream
A refreshing and creamy homemade Watermelon Ice Cream that captures the essence of summer in every scoop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of pureed watermelon
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Remove the rind from the watermelon and cut it into chunks. Blend until smooth to create a vibrant puree.
- Strain the puree through a fine sieve to achieve a smooth texture.
- Combine the pureed watermelon, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions for about 20-25 minutes.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container, seal it well, and freeze for at least 2-3 hours until firm.
- Scoop the Watermelon Ice Cream into bowls or cones and serve immediately.
Notes
Choose a ripe watermelon for the best flavor. Chill your mixing bowl and ice cream maker components beforehand to achieve ideal texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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