How to Make Watermelon Mint Ice Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the refreshing taste of watermelon on a hot summer day. And what better way to enjoy this juicy fruit than in the form of a creamy, decadent ice cream? This Watermelon Mint Ice Cream recipe is the perfect treat to cool you down and satisfy your sweet tooth. With the addition of fresh mint, this frozen dessert takes on a delightful hint of herbaceous flavor that complements the natural sweetness of the watermelon.

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups watermelon chunks
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 cups lightly packed fresh mint leaves
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 quarts

  • Puree the watermelon chunks in a blender or food processor until smooth; strain the juices from any remaining solids and set aside, discarding the solids.
  • Heat 1 cup of heavy cream with the sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed. Stir the mint leaves to the warmed cream. Cover the saucepan and remove from heat. Allow the mixture to steep at room temperature for 1 hour. Strain into a bowl; discard the mint leaves.
  • Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl until gently beaten. Slowly pour the mint-infused cream into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to prevent cooking the egg; scrape the mixture back into the saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir constantly, scraping the bottom while cooking, until the mixture thickens and coats the spatula; pour the mixture through a strainer into a bowl along with 1 cup heavy cream. Mix the watermelon juice into the cream mixture.
  • Pour into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 92mg
    • Sodium: 14mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 118mg