Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice

Total Time:Prep: 15 min. + cooling Process: 10 min. + freezing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 20, 2022

If you didn’t think watermelon and cilantro could go together in a dessert, this recipe will be a pleasant surprise! Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and a sprig of cilantro on top for extra flair. —Jeanne Holt, Mendota Heights, Minnesota

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Sonoran Sunset Watermelon Ice

Yield:6 servings
Prep:15 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons pomegranate juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
  • Dash salt
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Directions

  1. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Cool completely.
  2. Puree watermelon in a blender. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in sugar syrup and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until cold.
  3. Pour watermelon mixture into cylinder of ice cream maker; freeze according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze 4 hours or until firm.
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