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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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (cubed, seedless) Watermelon
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons (freshly squeezed) Lime juice
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
1. Place the cubed watermelon into a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
2. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, lime juice, and water. Stir until the sugar has fully dissolved.
3. Add the sugar-lime mixture to the blender with the watermelon puree. Blend again to incorporate everything evenly.
4. Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish or container.
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.
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.
7. Scoop the watermelon ice into serving glasses or bowls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.3 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 753 mg | 16% | |
*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.
