Jul 14 2026
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Watermelon Creamsicle Recipe

Inspired by Ella Dining Room & Bar
Time5h
Serves8

Pistachio Semifreddo, Watermelon and Tequila Ice, Candied Basil

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Ingredients

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Pistachio Semifreddo

Watermelon and Tequila Ice

Candied Basil

Method

Pistachio Semifreddo

  1. 1

    Prepare Pistachios

    Blend the pistachios in a food processor until finely ground. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Whip Cream

    In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Mix Egg Yolks

    In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and ground pistachios.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the egg mixture until fully incorporated.

  5. 5

    Freeze

    Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and freeze for at least 4 hours or until set.

Watermelon and Tequila Ice

  1. 6

    Blend Watermelon

    Blend the cubed watermelon until smooth.

  2. 7

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine the watermelon puree, tequila, lime juice, and sugar.

  3. 8

    Freeze

    Pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze for at least 4 hours, scraping with a fork every hour to create a fluffy texture.

Candied Basil

  1. 9

    Prepare Sugar Water

    In a saucepan, combine sugar and water and heat until sugar dissolves.

  2. 10

    Candy Basil

    Dip basil leaves in the sugar water and place on a baking sheet to dry for several hours.

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