Watermelon Granita

Cool down on a hot day with this refreshing and easy-to-make Watermelon Granita, a delightful frozen dessert bursting with natural sweetness and zesty lime flavor. Made with just three simple ingredients—juicy seedless watermelon, granulated sugar, and freshly squeezed lime juice—this recipe is a celebration of summer's most beloved fruit. The granita's signature light, flaky crystals are achieved through a simple freezing-and-scraping technique, resulting in a delightfully icy texture that's as fun to make as it is to eat. Perfect for poolside gatherings, barbecues, or as a light and healthy dessert, this watermelon granita can also be elevated with a handful of fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and flavor. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep and with no cooking required, it’s a quick and impressive treat that's sure to become a warm-weather favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups watermelon (seedless, cubed)
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 4 leaves mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

1. Cut a seedless watermelon into cubes and measure out 6 cups. Place the watermelon cubes in a blender or food processor.

Step 2

2. Add the granulated sugar and freshly squeezed lime juice to the blender.

Step 3

3. Blend the mixture until smooth and ensure there are no lumps.

Step 4

4. Pour the pureed watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a wide, shallow, freezer-safe dish to remove any pulp. Use a spatula to press the liquid through the strainer if needed.

Step 5

5. Place the dish in the freezer and let it sit for 30 minutes.

Step 6

6. After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up any frozen sections into a slushy texture. Repeat this process every 30 minutes for about 2-3 hours, scraping and fluffing with a fork each time, until the entire mixture turns into light, icy crystals.

Step 7

7. Once fully frozen and fluffed, serve the granita in chilled bowls or glasses.

Step 8

8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(994g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	475.0

Total Fat 1.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 13.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 122.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 106.9g
Protein 5.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 69.2mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1064.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.1%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 93.6%