Frozen Watermelon-Lime Bars

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Frozen Watermelon-Lime Bars
240 min.
6
412kcal

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Summer is calling, and there's no better way to beat the heat than with these delightful Frozen Watermelon-Lime Bars! This refreshing dessert is not only a visual feast, with its vibrant pink hue and bright lime accents, but it also boasts an incredible burst of flavor that will transport your taste buds straight to a tropical paradise. Perfect for warm gatherings or as a sweet treat after a barbecue, these bars are incredibly easy to make and come together with just a handful of ingredients.

Imagine sinking your teeth into these creamy, icy bars, with the sweetness of fresh watermelon harmonizing beautifully with the zesty lime. Plus, they’re completely vegetarian and gluten-free, making them a guilt-free indulgence that everyone can enjoy, regardless of dietary preferences. With each bite, you’ll appreciate the lightness of the chilled heavy cream mingling with the tangy kick of lime, creating a perfect balance that is truly irresistible.

What’s more, these Frozen Watermelon-Lime Bars are fantastic for prepping ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy your time with family and friends without the stress of last-minute dessert preparations. With minimal effort and a bit of patience while they freeze, you can serve up a satisfying and elegant treat that is certain to impress. So grab your blender and ice cream machine, and let’s dive into this fruity adventure!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 0.5 cup juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon lime zest grated
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 14 ounce condensed milk sweetened canned
  • tablespoon tequila 
  • 2.5 pounds watermelon 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • whisk
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • baking pan
  • ice cream machine

Directions

  1. Line a 9-inch square baking pan (2 inches deep) with plastic wrap or parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Put lined pan in freezer.
  2. Coarsely chop watermelon flesh (leave seeds in), then purée enough to yield 2 1/2 cups in a blender.
  3. Add sugar, juice, and tequila to purée and blend 30 seconds.
  4. Freeze sorbet in ice cream maker.
  5. Transfer to lined baking pan, smoothing top. Put in freezer to harden, at least 1 hour.
  6. Whisk together condensed milk, zest, and juice. Beat cream until it just holds stiff peaks, then gently fold into condensed-milk mixture.
  7. Spread over sorbet, smoothing top. Freeze until solid, at least 2 hours.
  8. To serve, lift dessert from pan using plastic wrap.
  9. Cut into 12 bars and serve on chilled plates.
  10. Dessert can be frozen (covered once completely frozen) up to 3 days.
  11. Cut into bars just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories412kcal
Protein6.64%
Fat28.15%
Carbs65.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.13
Glycemic Load
43.68
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
9.9404347253882%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.44mg
Hesperetin
1.95mg
Naringenin
0.09mg
Luteolin
0.87mg
Kaempferol
0.85mg
Quercetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:411.55kcal
20.58%
Fat:13.27g
20.41%
Saturated Fat:8.23g
51.41%
Carbohydrates:69.15g
23.05%
Net Carbohydrates:68.3g
24.84%
Sugar:65.26g
72.51%
Cholesterol:44.9mg
14.97%
Sodium:91.86mg
3.99%
Alcohol:0.83g
100%
Alcohol %:0.34%
100%
Protein:7.04g
14.07%
Vitamin A:1553.81IU
31.08%
Vitamin C:23.29mg
28.24%
Calcium:217.28mg
21.73%
Vitamin B2:0.36mg
21.09%
Phosphorus:202.63mg
20.26%
Selenium:11.26µg
16.09%
Potassium:500.25mg
14.29%
Vitamin B5:0.99mg
9.9%
Magnesium:39.12mg
9.78%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.74%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.68%
Zinc:0.88mg
5.85%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.38%
Copper:0.1mg
4.94%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.04%
Folate:15.78µg
3.95%
Iron:0.63mg
3.49%
Fiber:0.85g
3.38%
Vitamin D:0.45µg
3%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.85%
Vitamin B3:0.52mg
2.59%
Vitamin K:1.34µg
1.28%
Source:Epicurious