Mint Watermelon Granita (Print Version)
Frozen watermelon and mint create an icy treat with bright, refreshing flavors. Ideal for hot weather.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit & Herbs
01 - 1.5 kg seedless watermelon, rind removed, cut into chunks
02 - 20 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
→ Citrus
03 - Juice of 1 lime (approximately 2 tablespoons)
→ Sweetener
04 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, or to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine watermelon chunks, mint leaves, lime juice, and sugar in a blender or food processor.
02 - Blend until the mixture is completely smooth. Taste and add more sugar if desired.
03 - Pour the purée through a fine mesh sieve into a shallow, freezer-safe dish to remove pulp for an extra smooth texture.
04 - Freeze for 45–60 minutes, then scrape the edges with a fork to break up any forming ice crystals.
05 - Return the dish to the freezer. Every 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and fluff the mixture, repeating 3–4 times in total, until fully frozen and the texture is light and crystalline, about 4 hours.
06 - Fluff the granita with a fork and spoon it into chilled glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses just four ingredients so very simple
- Completely dairy free vegan and gluten free
- No special equipment required just a blender and a fork
- Makes a fun hands on dessert for parties or family gatherings
- You can prep it early and fluff right before serving
02 -
- Naturally low calorie and fat free
- Keeps in the freezer up to a week just fluff with a fork to revive the texture
- Perfect make ahead dessert for picnics or hot afternoons
03 -
- Freeze your container before filling for the fluffiest texture
- Scrape thoroughly each time to avoid large frozen chunks
- Taste your watermelon before adding sugar Some are so sweet you can nearly skip it