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Watermelon Ice Cream without an Ice Cream Maker

Published: Jul 24, 2022 by AmyG Modified On: Feb 15, 2025. This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment.

What's better than watermelon? How about Watermelon Ice Cream that doesn't require an ice cream maker. Just a few ingredients take watermelon pulp and transforms it into an ice cream you can enjoy on a hot summer day.

This recipe was inspired by summer. The best time of the year to enjoy ice cream. I've made a few flavors this summer including, biscoff ice cream, lemon meringue ice cream, cookies and cream ice cream, torrone ice cream, and Nutella ice cream just to name a few. And, none of these ice creams require an ice cream maker.

watermelon Ice Cream in three cones
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This watermelon ice cream is gluten free and uses sweetened condensed milk, watermelon pulp, whipped cream and vanilla extract. It's not necessary to use frozen watermelon. Just cut your watermelon in watermelon cubes and go.

Even though ice cream and summer go hand in hand, the other four seasons shouldn't stop you from enjoying a sweet and cool dessert.

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Ingredients

A few ingredients transform your favorite fruit into a cool dessert you will enjoy:

  • Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Ripe Seedless Watermelon
  • Whipping Cream
  • Vanilla Extract

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Watermelon Ice Cream at Home

Make sure to use a ripe seedless watermelon. Otherwise you'll need to unpleasantly pick out the seeds.

Start by pureeing the watermelon in a food processor and strain the watermelon to separate the pulp.

Ingredients for Watermelon Ice Cream
Pureed watermelon put through a strainer and separated
Watermelon Puree and Condensed milk in a measuring cup

Place the watermelon pulp in a measuring cup and combine with enough of the watermelon juice to make 2 cups of watermelon pulp/juice. Combine the watermelon mixture and condensed milk in a bowl and stir.

Place the 2 cups of heavy cream in a bowl with vanilla extract and whip until stiff peaks form.

Whipped heavy cream with condensed milk
Watermelon Ice Cream in a bowl
Watermelon Ice Cream in a Loaf Pan

Add the condensed milk and watermelon mixture into the bowl with the whipped cream. Let the condensed milk run down the edges and mix on low until you have poured all the condensed milk in and it is mixed in with the whipped cream.

Pour the mixture into a loaf pan. Place in freezer to chill for 10 hours.

Top tip

I've tested making no churn ice cream with bowls and whisks that were freezer cold versus using them as they are in the kitchen. Based on the results of making no churn ice cream, it doesn't make a difference. So, don't waste your time.

Hint: It isn't necessary to place your bowls, whisks or ingredients in the freezer when making ice cream.

Substitutions and Variations

Here are a few ideas on what to substitute watermelon with if you are looking to make an ice cream flavor that's different:

  • Cantaloupe
  • Honeydew
  • Mango
  • Citrus Fruits

If you know how to make this recipe unique or suit your diet - go for it! Let me know what you did and how it turned out by leaving me a comment. I'd love to hear from you.

Equipment

A stand mixer comes in handy to make ice cream. You can also use a hand mixer and once you are done whipping your cream, use a spatula to scrape all the whipped cream mixture into your storage containers.

Storage

You've made your ice cream, it's now time to pour it into a non stick loaf pan or a glass loaf pan and store it in the freezer.

You can also store it using recycled ice cream containers if you have them leftover from store bought ice cream or buy your own air tight containers.

Store the ice cream in your freezer for not longer than 1 month to avoid that dreaded freezer burn taste.

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Recipe Details

watermelon Ice Cream in three cones

Watermelon Ice Cream without an Ice Cream Maker

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AmyG
What's better than watermelon? How about watermelon ice cream that doesn't require an ice cream maker. Just a few ingredients take watermelon pulp and transforms it into an ice cream you can enjoy on a hot summer day.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Additional Time 10 hours hrs
Total Time 10 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Desserts and Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 257 kcal

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • spatula
  • ice cream container

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 10 oz Condensed Milk 1 small can
  • 4 cups cubed Watermelon
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • Puree the watermelon in a food processor and strain the watermelon to separate the pulp. Place the watermelon pulp in a measuring cup and combine with enough of the watermelon juice to make 2 cups of watermelon pulp/juice.
    4 cups cubed Watermelon
  • Place the 2 cups of heavy cream and vanilla extract in a bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.
    2 cups Heavy Cream, 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • Combine the watermelon mixture and condensed milk in a bowl and stir.
    10 oz Condensed Milk
  • Add the condensed milk and watermelon mixture into the bowl with the whipped cream. Let the condensed milk run down the edges and mix on low until you have poured all the condensed milk in and it is mixed in with the whipped cream.
  • Pour the mixture into a loaf pan.
  • Place in freezer to chill for 10 hours.

Notes

Top tip

Use a ripe seedless watermelon.
I've tested making no churn ice cream with bowls and whisks that were freezer cold versus using them as they are in the kitchen. Based on the results of making no churn ice cream, it doesn't make a difference. So, don't waste your time.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 52mgSugar: 22g
Keyword No churn ice cream, Watermelon Ice Cream
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Food Safety

Note that the storage guidelines provided on this page and site are estimates from personal experiences. We are all adults and as an adult you are responsible to ensure that the food you eat is safe to eat. Since, I'm not a food safety expert, you are responsible to review your local guidelines on food storage prior to storing any food left-overs.

Remember to:

  • Not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

For Canadian Guidelines check the Government of Canada Food Safety Guidelines or see more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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