Description
Watermelon Lime Granita is the ultimate summer treat, combining the sweet juiciness of ripe watermelon with a refreshing zing of lime. This icy dessert is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients. Perfect for hot afternoons or as a light dessert at gatherings, this granita will whisk you away to a tropical paradise with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, diced
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into chunks and remove any seeds.
- Blend the watermelon chunks in a blender until smooth.
- Add lime juice and sugar; blend again until well combined.
- Optional: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.
- Pour the liquid into a shallow dish and freeze for about four hours, scraping with a fork every hour to create fluffy ice crystals.
- Serve in bowls or fancy glasses, garnished with fresh mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg