Description
Cucumber-Lime Granita is the ultimate summer refreshment, blending the coolness of fresh cucumbers with the tangy zing of lime in a delightful icy treat. Perfect for sweltering days, this simple recipe is easy to prepare and customizable with herbs or fruits. Serve it in elegant glasses for an impressive presentation that will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup filtered water
- ? cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ? cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Wash and chop cucumbers.
- Blend cucumbers with water and lime juice until smooth.
- Gradually add sugar while blending until dissolved.
- Pour mixture into a shallow container and freeze for about 2 hours until solid.
- Scrape the surface with a fork to create fluffy ice crystals.
- Serve in bowls or glasses, garnished with mint leaves or lime slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ? cup (125g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg