Description
A simple and refreshing homemade watermelon ice cream, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Cube the Watermelon: Start by cutting your watermelon into bite-sized cubes.
- Blend Until Smooth: Place the cubed watermelon in a blender and blend until you achieve a smooth puree.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the watermelon puree, heavy cream, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir gently until the sugar is dissolved.
- Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- Freeze (if no ice cream maker): Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and stir every 30 minutes for about 4 hours until firm.
Notes
For best results, use ripe watermelon, and adjust sweetness according to preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg