Mint Watermelon Granita (Printable Version)

Chilled, icy watermelon with mint and lime makes a cool, vibrant summer dessert.

# What 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)

# Steps to Follow:

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 -
  • Ready with just four ingredients and a blender
  • Vegan gluten-free and naturally dairy-free
  • Naturally hydrating and low calorie which makes it guilt-free
  • No special equipment beyond a fork freezer dish and blender required
  • Perfect for entertaining or a light weeknight treat
02 -
  • Watermelon is rich in lycopene and hydration making this dessert perfect for hot days
  • Naturally allergen-free so everyone can enjoy it
  • Freezes beautifully and still tastes amazing days later
  • Mint is my secret star in this recipe I remember picking it fresh from my grandmother’s garden as a kid and she always said it could make anything taste brighter Even now the smell of torn mint brings me right back to those summer afternoons
03 -
  • Scrape diligently with a fork at set intervals to get the fluffiest texture possible
  • Adjust sugar to your watermelon’s sweetness each melon is different
  • Chill your serving glasses ahead for a frosty effect and slower melting

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