Preheat a charcoal or gas grill, with greased grill racks, over high heat.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Test Kitchen
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Description
Grilling fresh watermelon caramelizes the sugars and brings out a charred sweetness. What better way to enjoy it than pairing it with ice cream for a summer treat?
Watch Chef Elizabeth create her favorite watermelon recipes on her Watermelon episode on HSTV.com. Or, click to get her Watermelon Pico de Gallo recipe or BLW Sandwich recipe.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 4
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 small seedless watermelon | ||
| 2 tsp. Gustare Vita extra virgin olive oil | ||
| ¼ c. Rose’s lime syrup | ||
| 1 lime, zested and juiced | ||
| 1 c. lemon ice cream | ||
| 1 c. lemon sorbet | ||
| 1 c. pistachio ice cream | ||
| Fresh mint leaves, for garnish |
Things To Grab
- Charcoal or gas grill
- Metal skewers
- Paper towels
- Silicone pastry brush
- Small bowl
- Ice cream scoop
Directions
Cut the watermelon in half. Remove flesh creating 1-inch cubes and keeping rind intact to form a bowl; set aside.
Thread watermelon onto metal skewers. Pat cubes dry with paper towels and drizzle with olive oil. Place watermelon on preheated grill and grill 2 minutes on each side, or until charred.
Create sundae by layering lemon ice cream, lemon sorbet, and pistachio ice cream, and grilled watermelon in hallowed watermelon rind; drizzling occasionally with lime syrup. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition facts
Servings
420 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
- Sodium: 80mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 54g
- Protein: 6g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 6%
0%
Calcium 8%
0%
Vitamin D 0%
0%
Potassium 4%