Watermelon granita is an easy and refreshing summer dessert that makes for an excellent mid-afternoon treat.
Watermelon is a beloved summer fruit and freezing it into a simple dessert is a perfect way to enjoy it.
This watermelon granita is an icy, refreshing treat that is at once light and satiating. It’s sweet without being cloyingly so, and has a fresh, bright, lightly acidic taste.
A watermelon granita is the perfect ending to a barbecue or cookout meal, makes for an excellent mid-afternoon chilled treat, and even works as a frozen cocktail base. It’s kid friendly, but also sophisticated enough to serve for a dinner party.
What is a Granita?
Think of a granita as in the family of sorbet and popsicles, but a little more icy. It’s a frozen dessert made with puréed or juiced fruit, with a fluffy texture created by scraping the mixture with a fork as it freezes. The hourly scraping creates both volume and texture.
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