Watermelon Sherbert

I've been buying alot of fruit lately, and no one is eating it.  I bought a whole watermelon (not a huge one) and if I eat any more I'll be floating down the street!  Instead of a fruit salad, I came across this sherbert recipe.

It's super easy and no ice cream maker necessary!

You will need:  

• 3 cups watermelon puree ( just puree in your blender)
• 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2/3 cup sugar

Place watermelon in a blender container or food processor bowl.  Cover and blend until smooth.  Repeat with additional watermelon until you have 3 cups of melon puree.

In a large mixing bowl, combine watermelon puree, heavy cream, buttermilk, sugar and a few drops of red food coloring (optional).  Stir the mixture until sugar is dissolved.

Transfer to a 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan.  Cover and freeze 2 to 3 hours or until almost firm.

Break the frozen watermelon mixture into chunks.  Beat with an electric mixer until smooth, but not melted.

Cover and freeze until firm.  Makes 1-1/4 qts.
Note:  I preferred this sherbet soft-serve consistency.  After it was frozen firm, I micro-waved it for 30 seconds, then beat it again with the mixer and it was smoother and creamier.





Adapted from Yahoo Shine!