This Watermelon Granita is deliciously refreshing and perfect for all your summer parties. It takes minutes to make, couldn’t be easier and is always a crowd pleaser!
Hello friends! How was everyone’s 4th of July?! I took a break from the blogging world for a bit and enjoyed some relaxing time with family and friends! So with my battery recharged, I’m back at the BHK to share one of my favorite quick and easy summer desserts. Fresh ingredients are what desserts are all about at our house during the summer months, so this sweet and tasty Watermelon Granita totally fits the bill. When the temps start rising, (high 90’s in my neck of the woods!) there’s nothing like a refreshing, fresh fruit granita. It’s the perfect sweet treat cool down.
If you’ve never tried a granita, it’s a frozen dessert that originated in Italy. The texture of a granita is somewhere in between an Italian ice and a snow cone. What’s great about a granita is that there’s no need for an ice cream maker. You combine your ingredients, pour them into a 9×13 pan and off to the freezer it goes. Every hour for approximately 3 – 4 hours you simply remove the pan from the freezer and scrape the mixture with a fork. When you get to the part that’s not quite frozen yet, place the dish back in the freezer for another hour. Continue the scraping process until the entire mixture has been scraped.
Not only is this the easiest summer dessert recipe ever, you only need four ingredients to make it happen! Some seedless watermelon, some honey for sweetness, fresh lime juice and mint for garnish and BAM! Dessert is served my friends! Stay cool and hope you enjoy. I shared this recipe on my friends Carrian and Cade’s blog, Oh Sweet Basil, so head on over to check out the full recipe!
- 8 cups seedless watermelon cut into chunks
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- fresh mint leaves for garnish
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Head on over to Oh Sweet Basil for the entire recipe!
This looks wonderful Mary Ann , especially on a hot day.
Thanks Gerlinde! Yes, perfect for a hot day and it’s 95 here today! Have a wonderful week!
Yum, looks like the perfect treat for a super hot day. We’ve been in Boston on vacation and it’s so hot here! Could have used this yesterday. Can’t wait to try it.
It’s terribly hot here too Karen! Hope you enjoy!
That looks wonderful! So refreshing!
Thanks Alida! It really is so refreshing!
It’s not warm at all here today unfortunately…the temps have been up and down. However, despite that I would gladly eat a bucket of this granite!! Love that there’s 4 ingredients! Pinned :)
Glad you had a nice relaxing weekend, Mary Ann! We all need those every now and then. Cheers for the next weekend, right ;) ? Have a good one!
It’s soooo hot here Dawn! I’m roasting! And eating watermelon granita!
Oh, I LOVE granitas Mary Ann!! Cool, refreshing deliciousness for summer! Love your watermelon and mint flavor! And I’m obsessed with these photos – SO pretty!! Glad you had a lovely, long weekend, dear friend! Cheers!
P.S. Pinned.
Thanks so much Cheyanne! These were fun to make and perfect for the hot temps we’re having! Hope you enjoy! XO
Beautiful and so refreshing! I took a mini-break myself this past week. We need to do that once in a while :)
Aww, thanks Jennifer! We definitely do! I totally agree!
This sounds like the ultimate refreshing treat on a hot summer day. I can’t wait to make it when the temps soar above the sixties.
It really is Nicole! It’s way above the 60’s here! About 95 today! TOO hot!
So glad to hear you had some personal time for family! Everyone needs a break now and then :) Especially from blogging which can go from 5minutes to shoot I just spent 2 hours on the internet kind of situation. Love this recipe! All your summer posts have been so great :)
Thanks so much Sarah! I totally get it! I think I’ll just do one short thing and before I know it I’ve been working for hours! It was so nice to put it on the back burner for a bit! Enjoy your week!
Four ingredients – sold! Love this, Mary Ann. Simple and tasty – I love watermelon and lime together. And no processed sugar is a big bonus in my books. Pinning! Hope you had a great 4th.
Yes! So easy Geraldine and so refreshing! Hope your 4th was fabulous too!
I’ve never had granita before and it looks like I am missing out big time. Love how refreshing it looks :)
It really is Zainab! Give it a go! Wait, I meant to say Dr. Zainab!! Congrats my friend!
Oh my! I love watermelon and this granita sounds so refreshing and delicious!
It is Rachelle! Grab a watermelon and give it a try! So easy and so refreshing!
I got obsessed with granitas on my recent trip to Italy, and this one looks beyond fabulous! I need to pick up a watermelon so I can make this ASAP. Perfect summer treat!
It’s so easy Rachel! Wish we lived closer so I could swap this granita for one of your fabulous peanut butter crunch brownies!!
Glad you took some time off. This watermelon granita looks so refreshing! Love how simple it is to make! :)
Thanks Kathy! It really is so simple. And a healthier dessert, so that’s always a plus!
Mary Ann- this looks so delicious and refreshing! I’ve never had granita, but I love snow cones and Italian ice so I know I would love this! I must try it :)
Yes, definitely give it a try Jessica! It’s the perfect summer frozen treat!
So glad you had a great, relaxing time with your family. I had my first granita when I was in college and have loved them ever since! Super excited that your version is made with honey. Looking forward to making, Mary Ann!
They’ve always been a summer favorite at our house Tessa! Hope you enjoy!
This is soooo refreshing… Your first photo.. please pass the spoon! Better yet, I’ll just open my mouth and pour it in! Just gorgeous, Mary Ann! A watermelon granita is the perfect way to stay cool. It’s hard to get much better than the watermelon itself, but throw it in the freezer with a bit of sugar and I’m in heaven! Thank you for this delicious recipe!
You’re absolutely welcome Traci! I LOVE watermelon all summer long and all different ways! Hope you enjoy! XO
Simple never looked or tasted so good Mary Ann. This is perfect for a hot summer beach day. A must make for sure!
Summer is all about simple at my house Cathy! Hope you enjoy!
So simple and refreshing, the nice ending to a summer meal.
Yes, I agree Karen! That’s what summer’s all about!
So pretty, Mary Ann! This is the ultimate summer refresher!
Thanks Laura! It really is so refreshing! Perfect for the hot weather we’re having at the moment!