Watermelon Ice
Cool off on a hot summer day with the refreshingly delightful 'Watermelon Ice,' a simple and vibrant frozen treat that captures the essence of watermelon’s sweet, juicy flavor. Made with just four ingredients—seedless watermelon, sugar, freshly squeezed lime juice, and water—this recipe combines natural fruitiness with a zesty citrus kick for the ultimate cooling sensation. The preparation involves blending the ingredients into a smooth puree and freezing it into a fluffy, granita-like texture by scraping and stirring periodically, making it easy to create at home without special equipment. Perfect for serving at backyard barbecues, poolside parties, or as a light dessert, this no-cook, vegan-friendly frozen dessert is as eye-catching as it is delicious. Bursting with summer vibes and ready in under 10 minutes of prep, 'Watermelon Ice' is your go-to recipe for beating the heat.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed, seedless) Watermelon
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
1. Place the cubed watermelon into a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
Step 2
2. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, lime juice, and water. Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved.
Step 3
3. Add the sugar-lime mixture to the blender with the watermelon puree. Blend again to incorporate everything evenly.
Step 4
4. Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish or container.
Step 5
5. Place the dish in the freezer. After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture, breaking up any large ice crystals. Return to the freezer.
Step 6
6. Repeat scraping and stirring every 30 minutes for about 2-3 hours, or until the mixture becomes fully frozen and fluffy with a granita-like texture.
Step 7
7. Scoop the watermelon ice into serving glasses or bowls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (755.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 300.6 |
| Total Fat 0.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 76.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 63.8g | |
| Protein 3.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 52.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 753.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories