Instead of regular ice cream - a new melon dessert was invented on TikTok
The recipe's popularity stems from its simplicity: it requires only a handful of ingredients and no special equipment beyond a standard blender. Content creators claim that following a few specific steps results in a dessert with a smooth, creamy texture. Users are actively saving these videos to try the recipe at home.
@altynn_qyzthis is insanely delicious???????? essential tips: 1. the melon must be seriously sweet 2. use 10-20% cream 3. the melon must be completely frozen, you have to try this!!!????????♬ Mozart Minuet with violin(815356) - Isaku Matsumoto
Despite various preparation methods, most viral videos agree on one thing: proper fruit preparation is key. Creators recommend choosing the ripest, sweetest melon possible and ensuring it is thoroughly frozen before blending.
@violetta.primich
Who's tried this?♬ GAZ - Zivert
How to make the trending melon dessert
Ingredients needed:
Sweet, ripe melon;
Cream (10–20% fat content);
Condensed milk (optional).
Some creators also suggest adding a little honey, sugar, or a few drops of lemon juice to balance the flavor.
The preparation process is as follows:
Peel and seed the melon, then cut it into small pieces.
Freeze the pieces completely. Creators advise leaving them in the freezer for at least eight hours or overnight.
Blend the frozen melon until smooth.
Add chilled cream and blend again until it reaches a creamy texture.
If the dessert isn't sweet enough, add a little condensed milk or honey.
If the mixture is too soft, place it back in the freezer for another hour or two.
The dessert is best served immediately or stored in an airtight container in the freezer.
@sooo_crispy
Important: Freeze the melon and watermelon well (about 8 hours). Use cold milk or cream (cream is better). Pour it in gradually and scrape down with a spoon. If the watermelon is very sweet, it's fine; if not, better add some condensed milk or honey to taste! Mine turned out like cool ice cream ???? • • • Viral recipes♬ original sound - Classical Music
Key tips for the best results
According to creators of the popular videos, several factors determine the quality of the final product:
Choose a fully ripe and sweet melon;
Freeze the fruit for at least eight hours or overnight;
Use chilled cream with 10–20% fat content;
Add a bit of condensed milk if the melon isn't sweet enough.
Creators also suggest adding the cream gradually to achieve a creamier consistency.
"If you like it sweeter, just add condensed milk," noted one social media user.
Another creator shared similar recommendations.
"It’s insanely delicious. Pro tip: the melon has to be really sweet, use 10–20 percent cream, and make sure the melon is well frozen," they advised.
Meanwhile, many users are suggesting their own variations. Some believe the process can be simplified: peel and cube the fruit, freeze it completely, then blend with cream and return to the freezer briefly if necessary.
"Just cut the melon, freeze it, throw the frozen chunks in the blender, add milk or cream—et voilà," "What’s the problem with just cubing the melon, adding cream and condensed milk, blending it all and then sticking it in the freezer? It’s easier that way," and "Why work so hard. Just put it in the blender and you're done," commenters pointed out.
View this post on Instagram
Post by Anna Abrahamian | UGC (@anna_abraham.blog)
Following the melon trend, users have begun making the dessert with watermelonSimilar watermelon recipes have also begun gaining popularity on TikTok. The preparation method is almost identical: the fruit is pre-frozen and then blended with cold cream. If the watermelon isn't sweet enough, creators recommend adding a bit of condensed milk or honey.
"Make sure to freeze the melon and watermelon well (about 8 hours). Use cold milk or cream (cream is better). Pour it in small amounts and scrape with a spoon. If the watermelon is really sweet, it's fine as is, but if not, it's better to add condensed milk or honey to taste," one creator advised.
@yeldosaytuganov_blog Part 2: "Watermelon." What should I try making next? Got some of the ingredients from @wolt.kazakhstan ♬ original sound - Yeldos Aituganov
How users reacted to the trend
The new recipe sparked active discussion, with many admitting they plan to try making the unusual dessert at home.
"Wow, I have to try this," "I really want to try it, I wonder what it tastes like," and "My daughter keeps asking me to make it," commenters wrote.
@tommywinkler Healthy Ice Cream and you get a workout in???? #watermelon #fruit #icecream #thefoodguy #foodhacks ♬ Levitating (feat. DaBaby) - Dua Lipa
Some social media users have already tested the recipe and were pleased with the results.
"I made it with cream and condensed milk—it's real ice cream," "It turned out delicious," and "Why didn't I think of this sooner?" users noted in the comments.
However, some were unimpressed by the trend. Some argued that such a dessert has long been known as sorbet or sherbet, while others were dissatisfied with the taste.
"Congratulations, you've created sherbet," "Isn't this just sorbet?" and "It's not tasty at all, just a basic taste of melon with milk," wrote netizens.
Some users also pointed out that buying cream and condensed milk can end up being more expensive than buying ready-made ice cream.
"It's easier to just buy ice cream," and "It's cheaper to buy a 1-kilogram tub of ice cream," commenters noted.
Despite the mixed opinions, the videos continue to gain popularity, and users are experimenting with the recipe, suggesting it can be made not only with melon and watermelon but also with mango, banana, pineapple, kiwi, and berries.