Description
A frozen melon dream! Sweet cantaloupe meets tart lime for a refreshing summer treat. Easy to make and even better with a Champagne floater.
Ingredients
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- 1 cups (237 ml) cantaloupe, cut in large chunks
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) water
- 0.25 cups (59 ml) granulated sugar
- 1 lime zest
- 1 lime juice
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the water and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside and cool.
- In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until fully pureed.
- Pour into a 9×9 inch pan and place in the freezer.
- After an hour, fork through the semi-frozen mixture and return the dish to the freezer for an additional hour.
- Fork again and spoon into bowls.
Notes
- For a smoother granita, strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve before freezing.
- To intensify the lime flavor, add a few lime leaves or a small amount of lime extract.
- Store the granita in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks; allow to soften slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1