Mint Watermelon Granita Dessert (Printable Version)
Blended watermelon with mint and lime delivers a frosty, vibrant treat, perfect for cooling off on hot days.
# The Ingredients 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 (about 2 tablespoons)
→ Sweetener
04 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Place watermelon chunks, mint leaves, lime juice, and sugar in a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
02 - Pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a shallow, freezer-safe dish to remove pulp (optional for extra-smooth texture).
03 - Freeze the mixture for 45–60 minutes, then use a fork to scrape and break up any ice crystals forming at the edges.
04 - Return to the freezer. Every 30 minutes, scrape the mixture with a fork, repeating 3–4 times, until the granita is fully frozen and fluffy with fine crystals (about 4 hours total).
05 - Fluff with a fork and spoon into chilled glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses only four simple ingredients so you probably already have what you need
- Naturally vegan and gluten free so everyone can enjoy it
- Requires zero cooking experience and just a blender and a fork
- Tastes like summer in a cup with every bite feeling icy cold and invigorating
02 -
- Granita offers a lighter alternative to ice cream or sorbet
- High in Vitamin C thanks to watermelon and lime
- Freezes up to a week so perfect for make ahead treats
03 -
- Taste your watermelon before starting as sweetness can vary Adjust sugar so the blended mix tastes just a touch sweeter than you want the finished dessert
- Scrape diligently during freezing since regular fluffing is what transforms ice into delicate crystals
- For adults try swirling in a splash of rum or vodka before freezing for a grown up twist