Creating Fresh Mint Ice Cream with Salted Watermelon Granita can be straightforward if you follow these easy steps:

For the Fresh Mint Ice Cream:

1. Prepare Mint Infusion: In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.

2. Add Mint: Remove from heat, add the fresh mint leaves, and let steep for about 30 minutes to infuse the flavor.

3. Strain Mixture: After steeping, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the mint leaves.

4. Add Vanilla and Salt: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

5. Chill Mixture: Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.

6. Churn Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft serve consistency.

7. Freeze: Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.

For the Salted Watermelon Granita:

1. Blend Watermelon: In a blender, puree the diced watermelon until smooth.

2. Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the watermelon puree with lime juice, sea salt, and sugar. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.

3. Freeze Granita: Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer.

4. Scrape Granita: After an hour, use a fork to scrape the mixture. Repeat every 30 minutes until the granita is fluffy and light.