Watermelon Granita With Yogurt Rose Mousse Recipe

Name: Watermelon Granita With Yogurt Rose Mousse
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; ½ teaspoon powered gelatin; 1 cup Greek yogurt (goat's or sheep's milk, if available); ¾ cup confectioners' sugar; ½ teaspoon rose water; ½ cup water; ½ cup sugar; 4 lbs watermelon (peeled, seeded and cubed ~ about 6 cups); 1 lime, juice of; kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons heavy cream
½ teaspoon powered gelatin
1 cup Greek yogurt (goat's or sheep's milk, if available)
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon rose water
½ cup water
½ cup sugar
4 lbs watermelon (peeled, seeded and cubed ~ about 6 cups)
1 lime, juice of
kosher salt

1
FOR THE MOUSSE:.
2
In a small saucepan, combine gelatin and 2 tablespoons cream.
3
Allow to sit for five minutes.
4
Place pan on low heat and gently stir until gelatin dissolves ~ another 5 minutes.
5
Strain through fine sieve into the Greek yogurt and whisk till smooth.
6
Using an electric mixer, whip remaining cup of cream until thickened.
7
Whisk in sugar and rose water.
8
Whisk 1/3 of the cream into yogurt mixture, then fold in remaining cream, portioned into two batches.
9
Chill for 3 hours or until set.
10
FOR THE GRANITA:.
11
In a small saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil.
12
Simmer until sugar dissolves ~ about 3 minutes ~ to make simple syrup.
13
Allow to cool to room temperature.
14
Puree watermelon, lime juice and simple syrup in a blender.
15
Strain puree through a fine sieve into a medium bowl.
16
Season with a pinch of salt, and discard solids.
17
cover with plastic wrap and freeze.
18
To serve, scrape frozen granita with a fork to create shaved ice.
19
Divide into eight bowls, and top each with a spoonful of mousse.

539

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons heavy cream, ½ teaspoon powered gelatin, 1 cup Greek yogurt (goat's or sheep's milk, if available), and more.

Yes, Watermelon Granita With Yogurt Rose Mousse falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Watermelon Granita With Yogurt Rose Mousse

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions