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Watermelon Raspberry Ice

The perfect summer refresher using a blend of watermelon, raspberries, and lime.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Freeze Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups watermelon seeded and cubed
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 lime zest
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 3 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Remove rind from watermelon, cut into 2-inch chunks.
  • In a blender, add the watermelon, raspberries, sweetener, and lemon juice. Purée in batches until smooth.
  • Strain through a fine sieve into a large baking pan, pressing down to extract as much juice as possible.
  • With a spatula smooth mixture. Cover.
  • Freeze for up to 4 hours or overnight.
  • Stir or scrape mixture with a fork after an hour to break up the forming ice crystals, until firm but not completely frozen.
  • Return to the freezer. Repeat in another hour.
  • It should be ready to serve between the fourth or six hour. The freezing time will depend on the size of the container you use.
  • To serve, scrape with a fork and spoon into small chilled glasses.
  • Garnish with the mint and serve.

Notes

Chefs Note: 
Be sure to CHILL glasses!! 
For a time saver and short cut, feel free to purchase pre cut watermelon in your grocer’s produce section. 
Give raspberries a rinse just before using, no sooner!
Keyword 4-ingredient Treat, Cool Down, Dessert, Fourth of July, Healthy Snack, Kid Friendly, Labor Day, Raspberry, Simple, Slushy, Summer, Watermelon