Mint Ice Cream and Salted Watermelon Granita
A refreshing duo of creamy mint ice cream paired with subtly salted watermelon granita, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
For Mint Ice Cream
- 2 cups Fresh mint leaves About 2 cups
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 4 pieces Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
For Salted Watermelon Granita
- 4 cups Ripe watermelon, diced About 4 cups
- 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust based on sweetness
- 1 juice of Fresh lime From 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt
- to taste Mint leaves for garnish Optional
Instructions
Making Mint Ice Cream
- In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, milk, and sugar over medium heat until it begins to steam.
- Add fresh mint leaves and let it steep for about 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks.
- Slowly pour the warm mint-infused mixture into the egg yolks, stirring constantly to temper the eggs.
- Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to remove the mint leaves. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Let it cool at room temperature before transferring to the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours.
- Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours to firm up.
Making Salted Watermelon Granita
- In a blender, combine the diced watermelon, sugar, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the watermelon puree and add sea salt, mixing to ensure a well-rounded sweetness.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow pan and place it in the freezer.
- After about 1 hour, use a fork to scrape and fluff the mixture. Repeat every 30 minutes until fluffy, about 3-4 hours.
- Once ready, scoop the granita into bowls and garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Notes
Use fresh mint for best flavor; chill your mixture thoroughly for a creamier texture; don’t skip the salt in the granita to enhance the watermelon sweetness.