Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Salted Watermelon Granita
Experience the ultimate summer indulgence with Fresh Mint Ice Cream paired with Salted Watermelon Granita. This refreshing dessert harmonizes the cool, creamy essence of fresh mint ice cream with the icy, tangy sweetness of salted watermelon granita. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on a hot afternoon, this delightful treat is both visually stunning and easy to prepare, making it an impressive addition to any gathering. The contrast between the creamy texture and icy granita will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 (1/2 cup servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning/Frozen
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 cup sugar (divided)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 egg yolks
- 3 cups watermelon (diced and seeded)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Infuse the milk by heating it with fresh mint leaves until steaming; steep for 30 minutes, then strain.
- Whisk egg yolks and half the sugar in a bowl; gradually mix in warm mint-infused milk.
- Return to saucepan and cook over low heat until thickened; stir in heavy cream and chill.
- Churn the cooled mixture in an ice cream maker according to instructions.
- For the granita, blend watermelon with remaining sugar, lemon juice, and sea salt; freeze and scrape every 30–45 minutes until fluffy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 150mg