Cantaloupe Ice Cream Recipe

Escape the summer heat with this incredibly refreshing cantaloupe ice cream! Sweet, creamy, and bursting with the juicy flavor of ripe cantaloupe, this recipe is a perfect cool-down treat. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress, it's the ideal dessert for a hot day. Don't forget to rate and review after you try it!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 635.5 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cantaloupe Ice Cream

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How to Make Cantaloupe Ice Cream

  1. Cut 4 cups of ripe cantaloupe into chunks and blend until completely smooth. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of unflavored gelatin over 1/4 cup of hot water. Stir until completely dissolved. Let cool.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat 2 large egg yolks until light and pale yellow.
  4. Add 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk), 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup mango juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the egg yolks. Whisk until well combined.
  5. Gently pour the cooled gelatin mixture into the cantaloupe puree. Add the cream mixture and blend for 1 minute until smooth and combined.
  6. In a clean, dry bowl, beat 2 large egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and beat for another 30 seconds until glossy.
  7. Gently fold the egg whites into the cantaloupe mixture until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites.
  8. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 4-6 hours, or until firm. For best results, churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s instructions.
  9. Pro-Tip: Substitute the cantaloupe with 4 cups of other tropical fruits like banana, mango, or coconut for a delicious twist!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

237g

Fat

119g

Carbs

21g

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