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Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Salted Watermelon Granita

Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Salted Watermelon Granita Bliss

This Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Salted Watermelon Granita is a perfect summer treat, combining creamy mint ice cream with refreshing watermelon granita.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fresh Mint Ice Cream Ingredients
  • 2 cups Whole Milk Use 2% milk for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup Mint Leaves Spearmint or peppermint can be used.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Can be substituted with honey or agave syrup.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream works as a dairy-free option.
  • 6 large Egg Yolks For a vegan twist, use cornstarch instead.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Salted Watermelon Granita Ingredients
  • 4 cups Watermelon Cantaloupe can be used for variation.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Can be reduced or replaced with a sugar alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Lime juice can also be a substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Flaked Sea Salt Sprinkle before serving.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Ice Cream Maker
  • shallow dish
  • fork

Method
 

Instructions for Fresh Mint Ice Cream
  1. Combine whole milk, sugar, and 1 cup of heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Stir continuously until steaming, about 5 minutes; remove heat and steep mint for 1-2 hours.
  3. Whisk egg yolks in a bowl until smooth. Gradually mix in the warm mint mixture to temper them.
  4. Combine egg yolk mixture back with remaining mint mixture and cook until thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and stir in remaining heavy cream.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to chill the base.
  7. Churn the chilled mixture in an ice cream maker until soft-serve consistency, about 20-25 minutes.
Instructions for Salted Watermelon Granita
  1. Blend watermelon, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth, then pour into a shallow dish.
  2. Freeze, scraping with a fork every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours until fluffy.
Serving Instructions
  1. Layer mint ice cream with watermelon granita in bowls; garnish with mint or watermelon slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow the ice cream base to chill overnight for the best flavor and texture. Ensure watermelon is fully blended for a smooth granita.

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