Watermelon Coconut Hand-Churned (Printer-Friendly)

A creamy frozen treat blending juicy watermelon with rich coconut and natural sweeteners.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit Base

01 - 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

→ Coconut Cream Mix

02 - 1 can (13.5 fl oz) full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
03 - 1/2 cup coconut cream, scooped from chilled milk
04 - 1/4 cup agave syrup or maple syrup
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Add-Ins

07 - 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes
08 - 1 tablespoon lime juice

# Directions:

01 - Blend the cubed watermelon until smooth; strain through a fine sieve to remove excess pulp if desired.
02 - Whisk together coconut cream, chilled coconut milk, agave syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl until smooth and slightly thickened.
03 - Gently fold the watermelon puree and lime juice, if using, into the coconut mixture until fully combined.
04 - Transfer the mixture into a large, shallow freezer-safe container and freeze for 1 hour.
05 - Remove from freezer and stir vigorously with a fork or whisk to break ice crystals; repeat freezing and stirring every 30 minutes for 3 to 4 hours until thick and smooth.
06 - During the final churn, fold in toasted coconut flakes if desired.
07 - Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before scooping and serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You won't need any fancy equipment—just your favorite whisk and some patience are enough for luscious, creamy ice cream.
  • It's naturally vegan, and the vibrant watermelon paired with coconut makes this treat unbelievably refreshing.
02 -
  • Skipping the regular churns leads to a block of ice, not creaminess—set a timer as a friendly reminder.
  • I discovered that using well-chilled coconut milk really is the trick for a luscious bite and fewer icy patches.
03 -
  • Using a shallow container speeds up freezing and makes churning less of an arm workout.
  • Don’t forget to taste both the watermelon and the coconut base individually; it’s the best way to customize sweetness every time.
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