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Watermelon & Chocolate Chip Ice
Time and servings
7 hrs 30 minsTotal time
6Servings
10 minsPrep time
6 hrsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar 125 mL
- 4 cups Watermelon Lemonade 1 L
- 3 1/2 cups cubed (1-in./2.5-cm), seedless watermelon 875 mL
- 1 tsp lime zest 5 mL
- 2 tsp vanilla extract 10 mL
- 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips 125 mL
Directions
Step 1
Combine sugar and watermelon lemonade in saucepan. Bring to a boil 8 to 10 min., or until reduced by half. Stir until sugar dissolves. Cool completely.Step 2
Puree watermelon in blender until slushy. Add cooled syrup, lime zest and vanilla. Pulse to combine. Pour into 9-in. (23 cm) square metal pan or similar-size freezable container. Cover and freeze 4 to 6 hr., or until firm.Step 3
Remove from freezer and let stand 5 min. to slightly soften. Break up into large chunks and transfer into food processor; pulse until slushy. Use a spoon or fork to stir in chocolate chips (do not pulse in). Transfer mixture back into freezing container. Cover and freeze 2 to 4 hr., or until firm. Scoop into ice cream cones or dessert bowls to serve