Description
This homemade watermelon ice cream is light, fruity, and super refreshing—perfect for hot summer days. It’s made with real watermelon, a touch of cream, and just the right amount of sweetness. No ice cream maker needed!
Ingredients
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4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen
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1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
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1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Juice of 1/2 lime (optional, for brightness)
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Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Cut the watermelon into small cubes and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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In a food processor or high-speed blender, add the frozen watermelon cubes, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, lime juice, and salt.
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Blend until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
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Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or airtight container.
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Cover and freeze for 2–4 hours, or until scoopable.
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Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for easier scooping.
Notes
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For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut cream and coconut condensed milk.
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Want a chunkier texture? Stir in mini chocolate chips or small watermelon chunks before freezing.
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You can adjust the sweetness based on the ripeness of your watermelon
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg