Melon Granita Recipe

Beat the heat with this incredibly refreshing Melon Granita! Perfect as a palate cleanser after a spicy meal or a light and delightful summer dessert. This cool and delicately flavored granita is a simple yet elegant treat. Inspired by a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recipe, this recipe requires a bit of advance planning (about 4.5-5 hours freezing time), but the results are well worth the wait. Get ready for a burst of juicy melon flavor!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 75 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Melon Granita 15

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Melon Granita

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Melon Granita? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Melon Granita

  1. Combine the cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and lime juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
  2. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl to remove any seeds or pulp. This will give you a smoother granita.
  3. Pour the blended melon mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish. Ensure the dish is wide to allow for faster freezing.
  4. Place the dish in the freezer for 1 hour. Then, using a fork, scrape the icy crystals from the bottom and sides of the dish, breaking up the ice into smaller crystals. This process helps create the characteristic granita texture.
  5. Return the dish to the freezer for another hour. Repeat the scraping process. Continue this process of freezing and scraping every hour for a total of 4-5 hours, or until the granita reaches your desired consistency. The longer it freezes, the icier it will become.
  6. Once the granita is fully frozen, let it sit at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes to slightly soften before serving. This will make it easier to scoop.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

0g

Carbs

6g