Watermelon Ice Cream Summer Delight (Print View)
Creamy frozen dessert blending fresh watermelon puree with whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk for a refreshing summer treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - ½ cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
→ Ice Cream Mixture
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
06 - ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make It:
01 - Place cubed watermelon in blender and blend until completely smooth. Strain through fine mesh sieve into large bowl to remove pulp if desired.
02 - Stir granulated sugar and lime juice into watermelon puree. Mix well until sugar is completely dissolved.
03 - In separate bowl, whip heavy cream with hand mixer until soft peaks form.
04 - Gently fold condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt into whipped cream until incorporated.
05 - Pour watermelon puree into cream mixture and fold gently until well combined and uniform color is achieved.
06 - Pour mixture into loaf pan or airtight container. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or lid.
07 - Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
08 - Let ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Tastes like biting into summer itself but creamier than you ever imagined possible
- No ice cream maker needed and ready in under 30 minutes of active time
- That shocking pink color makes everyone smile before they even take a bite
02 -
- Watermelon varies wildly in sweetness, so always taste your puree before freezing and adjust sugar accordingly
- Skipping the straining step gives you a more rustic texture, but straining makes it velvety smooth
- This ice cream freezes harder than dairy-heavy versions, so that 5 minute counter time is absolutely mandatory
03 -
- Use the ripest, most fragrant watermelon you can find since freezing dulls flavors slightly
- Make sure your cream is very cold before whipping, warm cream refuses to cooperate
- Never skip the lime juice, it's the difference between flat and vibrant