### Watermelon Ice Cream Recipe
#### Ingredients:
– 4 cups watermelon chunks, seeds removed
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for a “seeds” effect)
#### Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Watermelon:**
– Cut the watermelon into chunks and remove all seeds.
– Blend the watermelon chunks in a blender or food processor until smooth.
2. **Strain the Watermelon Puree:**
– Pour the watermelon puree through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl to remove any pulp, ensuring a smooth consistency.
3. **Mix the Ingredients:**
– In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
– Slowly add the strained watermelon puree to the cream mixture, stirring gently until fully incorporated.
4. **Chill the Mixture:**
– Cover the mixture and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours until well chilled.
5. **Churn the Ice Cream:**
– Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
– If using mini chocolate chips, add them to the mixture during the last few minutes of churning.
6. **Freeze the Ice Cream:**
– Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
7. **Serve:**
– Scoop the watermelon ice cream into bowls or cones and enjoy!
#### Tips:
– For an extra refreshing twist, add a few mint leaves to the watermelon puree before blending.
– Ensure the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk are cold before mixing for a creamier texture.
– If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer, stirring every 30 minutes until it reaches the desired consistency.
Enjoy your homemade watermelon ice cream!
