Freeze half a seedless watermelon until solid, scrape the frozen watermelon with heavy cream, and it turns into a light, creamy frozen treat right inside the rind.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
The watermelon doubles as the main ingredient and the serving bowl. Once it’s frozen, the rest takes just a few minutes, making this one of the easiest viral desserts.
INGREDIENTS
This ingredient list could not be simpler. All you need for this recipe is: Watermelon and Heavy cream
Cut the watermelon in half lengthwise. Wrap each half tightly in plastic wrap, place it cut side up in the freezer, and freeze until completely solid.
STEP 1: FREEZE THE WATERMELON
Remove one frozen watermelon half from the freezer and unwrap it. Use the edge of a sturdy spoon or fork to scrape the center of the frozen fruit, creating a shallow cavity.
STEP 2: CREATE A SMALL WELL
Pour a small splash of heavy cream into the cavity. Continue scraping the frozen watermelon into the cream, stirring and pressing the two together as you work.
STEP 3: ADD THE HEAVY CREAM
Scoop the watermelon ice cream into bowls or serve it directly from the frozen watermelon shell. Enjoy it immediately while the texture is soft and creamy.
STEP 4: SERVE
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