Watermelon Whip

This delightful treat starts with ripe watermelon chunks that are frozen and then pureed with milk and yogurt to create a luscious whip with a creamy texture and a hint of dairy goodness. 

The result is a lovely dessert, where the natural sweetness of the watermelon is beautifully balanced by the creamy notes of milk. 

Watermelon whip is a perfect summertime dessert! It is similar to a Dole Whip, but made with watermelon instead of pineapple.

Other desserts made with milk:

• Korean Strawberry Milk
• Ruffled Milk Pie
• No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

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AE Dairy is a perfect choice to use for this recipe. Because there are so few ingredients, you want to make sure you use great quality – perfectly in season watermelon, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and dairy products that are fresh! AE Dairy has ridiculously high standards when it comes to the freshness and quality of their products, so its what I always turn to!

What ingredients do I need?

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this awesome frozen treat.

• Watermelon – you will need about 3 cups of chopped seedless watermelon.
• AE Dairy Milk – I tried this with both whole milk and 2% milk and it worked great with both.
• AE Dairy Whole Milk Plain Yogurt – I used plain but you could also use vanilla yogurt, or use a fun flavor like strawberry.
• Lemon Juice – this helps to brighten the flavor just a tad. Use fresh lemon juice, not the stuff from the bottle.
• Granulated Sugar (optional) – to sweeten as needed. The plain yogurt cuts some of the natural sweetness of the watermelon, so you might want to add that back in. Taste your whip and decide if you want to add more.

How to make watermelon whip

This recipe is very simple to make! Here is a brief overview of the recipe to give you an idea of how it works. For the full set of directions and measurements, please make sure you scroll down to the recipe card below!

1. Cut the watermelon into chunks between 1” and 2” in size. It doesn’t need to be precise, but you want to be able to easily measure the watermelon cubes and have them fit into your blender.
2. Place the watermelon cubes into a freezer safe container and place in the freezer for 3-4 hours, or until mostly frozen firm. You can freeze longer if needed.
3. In the jar of a blender or food processor, combine the frozen watermelon chunks, ¼ cup AE Dairy milk, plain unsweetened yogurt, lemon juice, and sugar.
4. Blend until smooth and you have the desired consistency. If you want it a little creamier you can add in up to ¼ cup more milk, slowly adding a little at a time while blending.

A note on the sugar: You can adjust the sugar to your flavor preferences. Start with 1 teaspoon of sugar, and then as you blend it, taste the whip and adjust, adding more as needed. The yogurt cuts some of the sweetness of the watermelon, so you might need to add it back in.

Kids in the kitchen: How your kids can help you cook

Inviting your kid into the kitchen with you is a great way to help them learn important skills and have more curiosity and wonder about the food they are eating – which helps them be more open to trying more things!

This watermelon whip recipe is a simple one for kids to help with because it has simple steps.

• Kids aged 1-3 can help you measure out ingredients and add them to the food processor or blender.
• Kids aged 4-6 can do everything above plus help cut the watermelon into cubes and run the blender.
• Kids aged 7-10+ can help you do everything above.

*Please note that these recommendations are generalized, and to please use your personal discretion with your child’s skill level. And always, always supervise! Read more about how to have your children help you in the kitchen.