Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (950g) seedless watermelon, cubed
  • 2 tbsp (30g) honey
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup (120g) plain Greek yogurt, chilled
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 6 small mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup (75g) tiny watermelon spheres or cubes

Instructions:

  1. Place the watermelon cubes in a blender and pulse until completely smooth.
  2. Pour the puree through a fine-mesh strainer into a saucepan to remove any remaining pulp or seeds.
  3. Stir in the honey and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat for 10–15 minutes until the liquid has reduced by about a third and looks slightly syrupy.
  4. Remove the reduction from heat and let it cool completely in the fridge.
  5. Place a mixing bowl in the freezer for 5 minutes. Pour in the chilled heavy cream and beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  6. In a separate small bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Gently stir the cooled watermelon reduction into the Greek yogurt until a uniform pink color is achieved.
  8. Add a large dollop of whipped cream to the watermelon mixture and stir to loosen the base.
  9. Carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream using a spatula with a cut and fold motion to maintain airiness.
  10. Spoon the mousse into 6 individual serving glasses and garnish with mint leaves and watermelon spheres.