Renowned New York pastry chef Dominique Ansel, creator of the iconic Cronut®, colorful churros, blooming hot chocolate, and cookie shot glasses, has launched his latest summer hit: the "What-a-Melon Soft Serve." This refreshing treat features a hollowed-out watermelon slice filled with creamy watermelon-flavored soft serve ice cream, topped with chocolate chip "seeds," a pinch of salt, and fresh lime juice. Ansel masterfully combines summer's quintessential fruit with subtle sweetness from chocolate, delivering the perfect cool escape—and endless Instagram appeal.
Ansel excels at fruit-forward innovations, like his recent "Kiwi Sorbet Bar"—a frozen kiwi lookalike with vanilla ice cream center, poppy seed pips, and velvety chocolate-covered kiwi sorbet skin. Available only in the US and Tokyo, these delights inspire home bakers. Follow his Instagram for tips and try your hand at these creations. Thanks for the genius ideas, Chef Ansel!
