Name: Refreshing Cantaloupe Italian Ice: Summer Treat
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 3 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups superfine sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves; 2 ripe cantaloupes (about 4 lbs each), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch wedges; Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Frozen Dessert

Cantaloupe Italian Ice

PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

0 mins
TOTAL TIME

3 hrs 10 mins
SERVING

8 People
VIEWS

0

A refreshing and vibrant Cantaloupe Italian Ice, bursting with the summery sweetness of ripe cantaloupe and a hint of cool mint. This light and airy dessert is a guilt-free pleasure, perfect for a hot day or a delightful palate cleanser.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 1/4 cups superfine sugar

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves

2 ripe cantaloupes (about 4 lbs each), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch wedges

Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

43 g
Fiber

1 g
Protein

1 g
Saturated Fat

0 g
Sodium

23 mg
Sugar

41 g
Fat

0 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Chill a 7x12-inch glass dish in the freezer. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

In a saucepan, combine sugar and water over low heat. Stir continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add fresh mint leaves. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely. (Cook time: 10 minutes, Cooling time: 20 minutes)

03

Step

Place the cantaloupe wedges in a food processor and process until smooth. Pour the pureed cantaloupe into a bowl. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

04

Step

Strain the cooled mint syrup, discarding the mint leaves. Add the strained syrup to the pureed cantaloupe and stir until thoroughly combined. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

05

Step

Pour the cantaloupe mixture into the chilled glass dish. Freeze uncovered for 3 to 4 hours, stirring with a fork every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals. Continue until the mixture is almost frozen and has a slightly grainy texture. Be careful not to let it freeze completely solid. (Freeze time: 3-4 hours)

06

Step

Spoon the Cantaloupe Italian Ice into decorative bowls and garnish with fresh mint sprigs before serving. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

For a more intense mint flavor, bruise the mint leaves slightly before adding them to the syrup.
Adjust the amount of sugar to your liking depending on the sweetness of the cantaloupe.
If you don't have superfine sugar, you can use regular granulated sugar. Just make sure it dissolves completely in the water.
For a smoother texture, you can use an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.
The Italian ice can be stored in the freezer for up to a week. If it becomes too hard, let it thaw slightly before serving.

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