Easy Watermelon Granita Recipe (No Fuss Method!)
This easy Watermelon Granita features a fluffy watermelon and mint shaved ice contrasted with a creamy dollop of whipped cream—it’s fun and sophisticated, and it’s the perfect ending to a summer feast. Plus, it’s a cinch to make thanks to a major shortcut!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed (1-inch) pieces seedless watermelon
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons packed mint leaves, plus more for serving
- Pinch salt
- Lightly sweetened whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the watermelon, sugar, lime juice, mint and salt. Process until smooth. Pour the mixture into 2 ice cube trays and freeze until firm, about 6 hours (once frozen, the ice cubes can be transferred to a large zip top bag and frozen for up to 1 week).
- Transfer the watermelon ice cubes to the food processor (or high speed blender) and pulse until the mixture is snowy with icy flakes, scraping the sides occasionally. Divide the granita among serving bowls and dollop each with a spoonful of whipped cream. Garnish with mint, if you’d like.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- The granita isn’t overly sweet, but you can cut back the sugar to ¼ cup if you prefer.
- There are many variations of this refreshing summer dessert. To stick with the melon theme, you can substitute a different fruit like honeydew or cantaloupe for the watermelon. Or, choose your favorite fruits to puree and turn into a granita.
Serving Tips
Serve your watermelon granita with a dollop of whipped cream or coconut whipped cream (for a vegan version). Enjoy!Storage Tips
The granita can be stored overnight in an airtight container in the freezer. Before serving, break it up with a fork. Loved this recipe? Check out @nickisizemore for more!