Description
Experience the ultimate summer indulgence with this Fresh Mint Ice Cream paired with Salted Watermelon Granita. This delightful dessert combines the creamy texture of homemade mint ice cream with the icy, refreshing burst of salted watermelon granita, creating a stunning contrast that’s perfect for warm evenings and special gatherings. With its vibrant colors and invigorating flavors, this treat is sure to impress friends and family alike. Plus, it’s simple to prepare, allowing you to enjoy the satisfaction of making a gourmet dessert from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups fresh mint leaves
- 3/4 cup sugar (for ice cream)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 5 egg yolks
- 3 cups diced watermelon (for granita)
- 1/3 cup sugar (for granita)
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Infuse milk with fresh mint in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Steep for 30 minutes.
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar together; combine with warm mint-infused milk.
- Cook the mixture over low heat until thickened, then stir in heavy cream and chill.
- Churn in an ice cream maker until soft-serve consistency.
- Blend watermelon, sugar, lemon juice, and salt; freeze and scrape every 30-45 minutes until fluffy.
- Serve scoops of mint ice cream topped with watermelon granita.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg