As we all know, summertime is watermelon time! Super delicious and incredibly refreshing - there is hardly any other fruit that evokes the feelings of sun and vacation so quickly. On hotter days we all crave a little refreshment and the juicy fruit not only gives us plenty of enjoyment, but also a well-deserved cool down in the heat. Whethergrilled, in a salad, as a dessert or simply on its own – watermelon always tastes good and is a real all-rounder. But the preparation options don’t end there! How about making delicious watermelon ice cream yourself? Because let’s be honest – homemade food really does taste best! So what are you waiting for? Read on and treat your family to a refreshing summer dessert! Whether vegan, low-calorie, with chocolate chips or popsicles – our recipes are guaranteed to provide a culinary delight!
Nice and creamy and super fruity – this watermelon ice cream is the perfect summer treat and a must for warm summer evenings in the garden!
Ingredients:
- 600 grams of watermelon, without peel
- 200 ml canned coconut milk
- 200 ml Sahne
- 70 grams of honey or maple syrup
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- A pinch of salt
Make your own watermelon ice cream:
- Cut the watermelon into small pieces and either juice it in a juicer or puree it with a hand blender.
- Put the coconut milk and cornstarch in a bowl and mix well.
- Place cream, honey, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan and heat over low heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and simmer for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add the watermelon juice to the cream mixture and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the ice cream maker and let the ice cream maker do its work. After about 20 minutes you will get a “soft ice cream texture”.
- Either serve the watermelon ice cream immediately or freeze it to the desired consistency.
Vegan watermelon ice cream without an ice cream maker
Even if you pay attention to your figure or avoid consuming dairy products, you don't have todelicious and refreshing dessertwaive! Instead, you could make vegan watermelon ice cream yourself. Below we even have 2Recipes for this delicacyfor you and both taste heavenly.
Vegan nut-based ice cream:
- 140 grams of raw cashews
- 240 ml unsweetened almond milk
- 40 grams of maple syrup
- 300 grams watermelon, chopped small
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
- A pinch of salt
Coconut milk based:
- 1 can of coconut milk, full fat and well chilled
- 5-7 pitted dates, depending on how sweet you like it
- 300 grams watermelon, chopped small
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
- A pinch of salt
Make your own vegan watermelon ice cream:
- For Option 1: Soak cashews in hot water for 10-15 minutes, dry and place in a blender. Add all ingredients except the watermelon and puree until smooth. Add watermelon and puree again. Pour the mixture into a sealable container and place in the freezer for 3-4 hours. Stir occasionally.
- For Option 2: Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a sealable container and freeze for 2-3 hours. Put the frozen mixture back into the blender and briefly puree it again. Put it in the freezer for about 30 minutes and your vegan watermelon ice cream is ready!
Quick watermelon ice cream with 2 ingredients
Made with just 2 ingredients, this homemade watermelon ice cream is full of flavor and the perfect creamy and healthy treatSummer fun! And the best part? One serving only has 55 calories - it couldn't be better, right?
Ingredients for 4 servings:
- 460 grams of watermelon, without peel
- 120 ml light coconut milk from a can, well chilled
Preparation:
- Cut the watermelon into small pieces, spread evenly on a baking tray and freeze for at least 3 hours.
- Place half of the watermelon in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Add coconut milk and remaining watermelon and puree until smooth.
- Either enjoy the ice cream immediately or place it in the freezer for 2-3 hours for a firmer texture.
Make your own watermelon ice cream with chocolate chips
And here comes the perfect recipe for homemade watermelon ice cream for anyone with a sweet tooth! Watermelon and chocolate make an unexpectedly good combination and provide a real taste explosion!
Ingredients:
- 150 grams of granulated sugar
- 240 ml milk
- 180 grams of cream
- 700 grams watermelon, diced
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 TL Vanilleextrakt
- 90 grams of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Preparation:
- Cut the watermelon into small pieces, puree it with a hand blender and pour it through a sieve. Chill for 3-4 hours.
- Place sugar, milk, cream and cornstarch in a medium skillet and heat over medium heat. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring constantly. Allow to cool completely.
- Add the chilled watermelon juice to the milk mixture, stir and pour into the ice cream maker.
- Prepare according to the manufacturer's instructions and finally fold in the chocolate chips.
- Place in an airtight container in the freezer for 2-3 hours until ready to serve.
Quick and refreshing: make your own watermelon popsicles
These super quick and delicious watermelon popsicles are a pretty good way to beat the heat! You only need 3 ingredients for the recipe and since it contains no sugar, it ensures the ultimate guilt-free enjoyment!
Ingredients for 4 pieces:
- 250 grams of watermelon, without peel
- 1-2 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 EL Honig
Preparation:
- Place watermelon, lemon juice and honey in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Add half of the mint leaves and puree for a few seconds.
- Pour into suitable ice cream molds and distribute the remaining mint leaves over them.
- Place the ice cream molds in the freezer and freeze for about 4-5 hours.
- To remove the ice cream from the molds, hold them under hot water for a few seconds.
- Then just pull it out and enjoy the watermelon ice cream!
