Watermelon Yoghurt Ice

So many people think that if you are following a low fat or low calorie diet, sweet treats are something to be avoided and are definitely off the menu. This is so wrong. Fruit is a major contributor to a low fat diet and if used properly they can be made into some fantastic sweet desserts that don’t do any damage to your fat units or calorie count.

This beautiful iced dessert is a burst of summer. Lovely and sweet, smooth and creamy, it’s the perfect treat on a hot day or as a course in a sumptuous dinner menu.
Details
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes + chilling
  • Serves: 8 people
  • Energy: 74 calories per serving
Requirements
  • 2 large mixing bowls
  • Sieve
  • Blender/Food processor
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring jug
  • Whisk
  • Shallow metal tray
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 3lb watermelon
  • 1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
Directions
Dice up the watermelon until you get about 4 cups full – make sure you remove the seeds

Put water and sugar in a small saucepan

Cook on a high heat, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved

Transfer mix to a glass measuring jug and leave to cool slightly

Put watermelon in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. (You’ll need to do this in 2 batches)

Put purée into a large bowl.

Add the sugar syrup, yogurt and lime juice and whisk until combined.
Push the mixture through a fine sieve into another large bowl.

Discard any remaining pulp.

Or pour into a shallow metal pan/plastic container and freeze until solid, about 6 hours or overnight.
Remove from freezer to defrost for about 5 minutes.

Once soft enough, break into small chunks and put into a food processor and blend until smooth

Serve immediately
(or you can transfer to a storage container and freeze it for later but you will need to reblend to make smooth again)

It looks great with a sprig or chiffonade of fresh mint.

If you have an ice cream maker you can use it - simply follow manufacturer’s directions
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