Salted Watermelon Granita With Chili + Lime

This Salted Watermelon Granita is simple to make, deliciously refreshing, and perfect for a hot summer day. By combining watermelon with the tangy burst of lime and a subtle hint of chili, this dessert offers a unique flavor profile that will delight your senses.

By Maxbaroni

Original recipe source

Cook time: 1440 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 small seedless watermelon
• 1 small seedless watermelon
• 1 small seedless watermelon
• 3 limes lime juice
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 pinch aleppo chili flakes
• 0.5 lime lime juice

Instructions

1. Using a sharp knife, remove the rind from the watermelon and cut the flesh into roughly uniform cubes for easy blending.
2. Place the watermelon cubes into a blender or use an immersion blender to puree until completely smooth with no chunks remaining.
3. Pour the blended watermelon through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove any pulp and foam, ensuring a smooth granita.
4. Juice the limes and add the juice to the watermelon puree. Make sure to catch any seeds.
5. Add the sugar and salt to the watermelon and lime mixture. Stir well until completely dissolved.
6. Pour the mixture into a shallow, flat-bottom container, ensuring the depth does not exceed 2 inches to allow proper freezing.
7. Place the container in the freezer for 12–24 hours until the mixture is completely solid.
8. Once frozen solid, use a spoon or a fork to scrape the surface of the granita towards you, creating fluffy ice crystals.
9. To serve, pile the scraped granita into chilled bowls and finish each serving with a pinch of crushed aleppo chili flakes and an extra squeeze of lime for added flavor.