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Watermelon Granita

Watermelon granita is a frozen dessert made by blending ripe watermelon with sugar, then freezing and scraping the mixture into icy, flaky crystals. The final texture is light and granular, with a vibrant red color and refreshing sweetness, ideal for hot weather. The process involves pureeing, freezing, and manually scraping to achieve its signature texture.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 65
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups watermelon, cubed ripe and sweet
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar adjust based on sweetness of watermelon

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Freezer
  • Shallow Baking Dish
  • Fork or Spatula

Method
 

  1. Place the watermelon cubes in a blender and add the sugar. Blend until completely smooth and uniform, about 30 seconds. The mixture should be vibrant red and frothy.
  2. Pour the watermelon mixture into a shallow baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Place the dish in the freezer.
  3. After 30 minutes, remove the dish from the freezer. Use a fork or spatula to scrape the mixture, breaking up any forming ice crystals. Return to the freezer.
  4. Repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours, until the mixture is fluffy and granular, resembling shaved ice with fine crystals.
  5. Serve the granita in chilled bowls or glasses, garnished with small pieces of fresh watermelon if desired. Use a fork to scoop and enjoy its icy, flaky texture.

Notes

For best texture, scrape the granita frequently during freezing. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer, but re-scrape before serving to restore fluffy texture.