Watermelon Ice Cream: A Refreshing Delight for Summer!
Experience the sweet and creamy joy of Watermelon Ice Cream! This refreshing summertime treat combines the juicy goodness of fresh watermelon juice with the rich, smooth texture of whipped cream. It's a delightful dessert that everyone in the family will love. Did you know that watermelon is not only delicious, but it’s also 92% water, making it the perfect ingredient to cool you down? Imagine scooping into a bowl of this creamy delight on a hot summer day—pure bliss! The best part? It's super simple to whip up, taking just a little bit of prep time.
Ingredients
- 625 ml fresh watermelon juice
- 100 g sugar
- 20 g corn can be substituted with cornstarch
- 150 g finely chopped watermelon pieces
- Salt to taste
- 250 ml whipped cream
- Red food coloring optional, for aesthetic appeal
Instructions
- Prepare Watermelon Juice: Start by extracting juice from fresh watermelon. Blend the watermelon pieces, strain, and collect the juice in a bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the watermelon juice and sugar. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Add Corn: Add the corn (or cornstarch) to the mixture and stir well to incorporate.
- Incorporate Chopped Watermelon: Fold in the finely chopped watermelon pieces and add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
- Whip the Cream: In another bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip!
- Mix It All Together: Slowly fold the whipped cream into the watermelon mixture until everything is well blended.
- Color It Right: If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring and mix until you achieve your preferred shade.
- Churn: Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze: Transfer the churned ice cream into an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.