Description
A refreshing, low-carb frozen dessert made with fresh watermelon and a hint of lime. Perfect for hot summer days and guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the granita:
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp powdered erythritol (or preferred low-carb sweetener)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- For garnish (optional):
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lime zest
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Blend watermelon cubes in a food processor or blender until completely smooth.
- 2. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pulp (optional for smoother texture).
- 3. Stir in lime juice, erythritol, vanilla extract, and sea salt until fully combined.
- 4. Pour mixture into a shallow freezer-safe dish (metal works best).
- 5. Freeze for 1 hour, then scrape with a fork to break up ice crystals.
- 6. Repeat scraping every 30 minutes for 3-4 hours until fully frozen with fluffy, granular texture.
- 7. Serve in chilled glasses, garnished with mint and lime zest if desired.
Notes
For a creamier version, substitute 1/2 cup watermelon with coconut milk. Granita keeps for 2 weeks in airtight container – re-scrape before serving if needed.