Description
Cool summer nights find sweet relief with mint watermelon frozen duo, a refreshing dessert blending crisp watermelon and cool mint into delightful frozen treats. Smooth and light, this recipe promises instant palate pleasure for those seeking a simple, elegant chilled indulgence.
Ingredients
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Fresh Mint Ice Cream:
Dairy and Dairy Alternatives:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
Fresh Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh mint leaves
- 5 egg yolks
Salted Watermelon Granita:
Fresh Ingredients:
- 3 cups watermelon, cubed
- 1 lemon, juiced
Sweeteners and Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt
Instructions
- Transform watermelon into a silky puree by blending with sugar and lemon juice in a food processor until completely smooth.
- Transfer the liquid mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container, ensuring an even distribution for consistent freezing.
- Position the container in the freezer and allow initial freezing for 30 minutes.
- Extract the partially frozen mixture and vigorously scrape with a fork, redirecting crystallized edges toward the center to create a uniform texture.
- Repeat scraping process every 30 minutes for approximately 3-4 hours until granita reaches a delicate, icy consistency.
- Warm milk, sugar, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles emerge around the edges.
- Remove from heat and introduce fresh mint leaves, covering the pan to allow robust flavor infusion for 1-2 hours.
- Whisk egg yolks until they transform into a smooth, pale mixture.
- Gently reheat the mint-infused cream, then carefully temper the egg yolks by slowly streaming one-third of the warm liquid while continuously whisking.
- Return the combined mixture to the saucepan, cooking slowly until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Strain the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl, incorporating the remaining heavy cream.
- Completely chill the mixture before churning in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Plate the fresh mint ice cream alongside the granita, finishing with a delicate sprinkle of sea salt for enhanced flavor complexity.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet watermelons for the most vibrant and refreshing granita flavor.
- Strain mint leaves thoroughly to prevent fibrous textures in the creamy ice cream base.
- Adjust sugar levels depending on watermelon’s natural sweetness and personal taste preferences.
- Use fresh mint leaves for an intense, authentic herbal essence in the ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Snacks, Mocktails
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg