Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Salted Watermelon Granita
Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Salted Watermelon Granita is a refreshing summer delight that combines the creamy coolness of mint-infused ice cream with the sweet and salty crunch of watermelon granita. This vibrant dessert is perfect for any occasion, from backyard barbecues to quiet evenings at home. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning/Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh mint leaves (packed)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 cups ripe watermelon (diced)
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Mint Infusion: Heat heavy cream and milk in a saucepan until simmering. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add mint leaves, cover, and steep for 30 minutes.
- Strain and Chill: Remove mint leaves by straining through a fine mesh sieve. Cool completely, then churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- Make Watermelon Granita: Blend diced watermelon until smooth, strain through a sieve to remove pulp. Mix in sea salt.
- Freeze the Granita: Pour watermelon juice into a shallow pan; freeze. Scrape every 30 minutes for about 3 hours until fluffy.
- Serve It Up: Scoop mint ice cream into bowls or cones and top generously with salted watermelon granita.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg