Description
Watermelon Ice Cream is a delightful and creamy treat capturing the essence of summer, perfect for cooling off on hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, pureed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Wash and cube the watermelon, selecting the ripest fruit.
- Toss the cubed watermelon into your blender and puree until silky.
- Strain the puree through a fine sieve to catch excess pulp.
- Add the watermelon puree to a large mixing bowl with cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt.
- Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker, following the manufacturer’s instructions for churning.
- Transfer the soft-serve consistency ice cream into an airtight container.
- Freeze for at least 2-3 hours until solid.
- Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy with family and friends.
Notes
Ensure to chill your ingredients beforehand for a smoother texture. Adjust sugar or lemon juice according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg