Name: Watermelon Granita
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 3/4 pounds) cubed seedless watermelon (from a 4 pound melon); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

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Watermelon GranitaRomulo Yanes

It's hard to believe that a three ingredient dessert can deliver such a big flavor payoff. Try garnishing with a wedge of watermelon.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

4 cups (1 3/4 pounds) cubed seedless watermelon (from a 4 pound melon)

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Preparation

Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into a 9x9x2" metal baking pan. Freeze mixture for 1 hour. Stir, mashing any frozen parts with the back of a fork. Cover and freeze mixture until firm, about 2 hours. Using a fork, scrape granita vigorously to form icy flakes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover tightly with foil and keep frozen. Give it a quick scrape before serving.

TagsGranita Frozen Dessert Dessert Italian European Watermelon Melon Fruit Lime Citrus Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free Raw Vegan Vegetarian Make Ahead Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer No-Cook Blender Summer Bon Appétit

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