Watermelon Sherbet
Refreshing homemade watermelon sherbet with mini chocolate chip “seeds”. A fun frozen treat for hot Summer days.
For as long as I can remember I’ve always been a huge fan of sherbet. But what I didn’t know until a few years ago, is that there is only one r in there. I grew up saying sher-bert, not sher-bet. And of course that’s still how I pronounce it. Call me confused. Another word that either boatloads of people mispronounce or that clearly should be spelled very different. Do you call it sher-bert or sher-bet? I’m curious if it’s a regional thing or what?!
Next to orange sherbet and lime, my favorite is watermelon. That is of course thanks to Friendly’s Wattamelon roll… and yes, it’s spelled that way. Such a fun seasonal treat! Watermelon sherbet with chocolate chips, wrapped in a lime sherbet, acting as the rind. It’s an absolute must and you always know it’s almost Summer when it finally hits store shelves!
While this may not be a full blown wattamelon roll creation (maybe someday I’ll attempt it), I’ve been eager to make a homemade watermelon sherbet for quite some time. Of course chocolate chip “seeds” were necessary. Chocolate and watermelon go together remarkably well. But that really shouldn’t be a huge surprise, chocolate goes great with almost anything.
This homemade watermelon sherbet is a fun way to enjoy your favorite Summer fruit in a new way! Sweet watermelon sherbet, studded with mini chocolate chip “seeds”. A perfect refreshing treat for hot Summer days! Be sure to add this to your Summer recipe plans!
Watermelon Sherbet
Ingredients
- 2 C pure watermelon juice chilled
- 1 1/2 C heavy cream
- 3/4 C granulated sugar
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 C mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chilled pure watermelon juice with sugar and salt, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in heavy cream. Churn according to manufacturer's directions. In the last 10 minutes of churning, slowly add mini chocolate chips.
- Transfer mixture to a freezer safe container. Freeze until solid.
Notes
More frozen treats to try:
Mint cookies and cream ice cream
Double chocolate ice cream with cookie pieces
Roasted strawberry cheesecake ice cream