Watermelon Lime Snow Bowls
Here’s that the dictionary says about Dessert:
des·sert
dəˈzərt/
noun
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal.
“a dessert of chocolate mousse”
Did someone say chocolate mousse? Â Yes please! Â I’m definitely one of those people who likes something sweet after dinner. Â Not lunch. Â Just dinner. Â For me, it’s definitely a mental thing. Â If I have cake, cookies, ice cream or maybe I really struck gold and have chocolate mousse in the house, it MUST be eaten after dinner. Â However, if I have nothing “dessert-y” in the house, I’m good with a piece of fruit. Â Because I’m a good little nutritionist, I usually have fruit. Â Sigh…
Well, a piece of fruit is B-O-R-I-N-G, and summer melons are here! Â They’re super sweet, refreshing (cause they’re so full of water), and a great source of vitamin C, beta-carotene, Â potassium and lots of healthy antioxidants.
Because of their high water content, melons (especially watermelons) make for a delicious frozen treat – kind of like snow cones, but I eat mine in a bowl. Â So much more fun than a piece of fruit!
If you have an ice cream maker
, throw the watermelon puree right in, turn it on, and eat dinner.  By the time you’re finished (and maybe clean up a bit), you’ll have perfectly semi-frozen watermelon slush.  If you don’t have an ice cream maker (why not???) never fear.  Just start this a bit earlier, because it will take a few hours to freeze.
This tastes like a grown-up snow cone.  To make it even better for grown ups, consider adding some rum to the mix. Whaat?  You DID NOT hear that from me 🙂
Ingredients
- 1 medium size seedless watermelon cut into cubes (about 10-12 cups of cubed watermelon)
- 1/2 cup sweetener sugar, honey, maple syrup OR to taste
- zest and juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Puree the watermelon in batches, using a food processor or blender.
- Pour the puree into a mesh strainer to separate the liquid from the pulp.
- Save the pulp, and if desired, reserve the juice for another use.
- In a large mixing bowl, add sweetener to taste (if your melon is very sweet, you may need less), along with lime juice and zest. You will have approximately 6 cups of watermelon pulp.
- Mix well, and pour contents into the frozen bowl of an ice cream maker.
- Churn for about 30 minutes, and serve.
- If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the contents into an 8 x 8 metal baking pan and freeze for about 1 hour. Remove from the freezer and break up any frozen parts with a fork. Cover with foil, and return the pan to the freezer for about 1 1/2 more hours.
- Store any leftovers in a covered container in the freezer. Before serving, let sit out for 20 minutes or microwave for 20-30 seconds so ice is easier to break apart and serve.
Notes
Do you have to have something sweet after a meal? Â What’s your fave sweet?
Eat well!
A bit too much sweet for me but I am sure it will works with xylitol so I am gonna try this I love watermelon
Hi Carine! Try it first without any sweetener – if your melon is really ripe, you may not need to add any. And, if you do, I’m sure any sweetener will work fine. Thanks so much for visiting and leaving a comment 🙂
Love the way you present these… would be perfect for a pool party. And those little spoons are so cute!
Yes! Pool party indeed! I love those little spoons too – portion control 🙂
You have really made me want to buy an ice-cream maker 🙂
I resisted forever, but now I think everyone should have one! They’re not just for hight fat treats 🙂 Thanks for visiting!
love this idea!!! reminds me of sno cones!!!
But it tastes SO much fresher and better! Thanks for stopping by Rachel 🙂
Anne, Your recipes are always terrific. I am going to do this! Pinning
Awww – Thanks Diane 🙂 I have a honeydew melon on my counter right now that’s calling for a similar treatment!
Oooooh this speaks to me! New Orleans has snow balls everywhere but they’re always filled with weird ingredients. What a great idea to make your own! And with watermelon! SO refreshing!! 🙂
I never heard of New Orleans snow balls – I’m curious now! I love watermelon season, and can’t get enough, so it’s nice to have this in the freezer. Thanks for visiting Meme!