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Creamy fresh Melon Gelato Recipe
Melon gelato is a delightful Italian dessert, perfect for summer when you want something tasty but not too heavy. This treat is bursting with flavor and can be a refreshing way to enjoy the warm weather.Making melon gelato at home is simple and requires just a few ingredients. The key ingredient is, of course, a ripe and flavorful melon. You’ll also need fresh cream, whole milk, and sugar.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 261 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 350 g melon - ~12 oz, the pulp
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 120 g granulated sugar - ~½ cup
- 250 ml milk - 1 cup, whole and fresh
- 250 ml heavy cream - 1 cup
Instructions
HOW TO MAKE MELON GELATO WITH AN ICE CREAM MAKER
- Cut the melon into slices and remove the skin and seeds. Next, cut it into small pieces.
- Put the melon pieces in a blender and puree them. Add a tablespoon of lemon juice and blend again.
- Pour the melon puree into a bowl and add the sugar. Mix everything well. Add the cold heavy cream and the cold whole milk. Stir with a spoon until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Pour the mixture into the bowl of the ice cream maker, close it, and turn it on. In about 40 minutes (depending on your model), your melon Gelato will be ready!
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HOW TO MAKE MELON GELATO WITHOUT AN ICE CREAM MAKER
- Follow steps 1 through 3 above. Then, pour the melon mixture into a Gelato container and put it in the refrigerator for about half an hour to cool.
- Next, move the container to the freezer for about 5 hours. Every 30 minutes, you need to break up the frozen surface. Take it out of the freezer and beat it with a hand or electric whisk on low speed for 30 seconds.
- This step is essential to prevent ice crystals from forming in the ice cream, ensuring a creamy texture. It’s a bit more work, but it’s worth it. In the end, you'll have a delicious, authentic Italian Melon Gelato!
Nutrition Information
Serving
100g
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
37mg
(2%)
Potassium
207mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
2.659IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 100g | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 2.659IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.