Cantaloupe Ice Cream

Dive into summer bliss with this refreshingly creamy Cantaloupe Ice Cream, a delightful twist on classic homemade frozen treats. Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe cantaloupe, this recipe blends pureed melon with silky heavy cream, whole milk, and a hint of vanilla for a luxurious texture and flavor. A splash of lemon juice adds a bright, tangy balance, making every bite irresistibly fresh. With just 20 minutes of prep time and an ice cream maker, you can churn up this velvety dessert that's perfect for warm-weather entertaining or a simple indulgence at home. Serve it in cones or bowls and savor the essence of summer in every scoop!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 medium (about 4 cups diced) Cantaloupe
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cups Heavy cream
• 1 cups Whole milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.125 teaspoons Salt

Directions

Step 1

Slice the cantaloupe in half, remove the seeds, and scoop out the flesh. Dice the flesh into small chunks and measure out approximately 4 cups.

Step 2

Place the diced cantaloupe in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. For an extra creamy texture, strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any chunks or pulp, but this step is optional.

Step 3

Pour the cantaloupe puree into a large mixing bowl. Add the granulated sugar and mix well until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 4

Stir in the heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are fully combined.

Step 5

Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until it is completely cold.

Step 6

Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically takes 20-25 minutes, or until the ice cream reaches a thick and creamy consistency.

Step 7

Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2-4 hours to firm up.

Step 8

Serve scoops of cantaloupe ice cream in bowls or cones and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1224.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1580.7

Total Fat 89.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 52.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 269.3mg	0%
Sodium 653.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 163.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g	0%
Total Sugars 161.5g
Protein 13.1g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 357.4mg	0%
Iron 2.4mg	0%
Potassium 1363.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.1%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 43.4%