WATERMELON GRANITA WITH SWEET LEMON CREAM
A perfect, light ending to a summer meal, this watermelon granita with lemon cream is a marriage of two cuisines--Italian and Middle Eastern. It is sure to surprise the palate with its blend of sweet and tart, crunchy and creamy. The granita can be stored in the freezer and prepared days or weeks ahead. A simple dish to prepare, the granita can be served with or without the cream. Serve granita and labneh cream with a drizzle of honey and a sprig of mint.
Provided by Leah Hadad/Tribes-A-Dozen
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine water, sugar, vanilla extract, and fresh mint in a heavy bottomed saucepan; bring to boil. Remove from heat; mix in lime juice and salt.
- Place watermelon in batches in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Strain through a sieve into a large bowl, using a spoon to press out as much juice as possible; stir in sugar mixture.
- Pour watermelon mixture into a 10x14-inch glass pan. Freeze, scraping the surface every 30 minutes with a fork until ice crystals form throughout, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours.
- Mix labneh, honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest together in a small bowl. Whisk in water 1 teaspoon at a time until consistency is light and creamy. Top granita with cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 49.7 mg, Sugar 12.6 g
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Mokshedul ali
[email protected]This is the best watermelon granita recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
sanu sunuwar321
[email protected]This is a great recipe for entertaining. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a hit with guests.
KAMA HEMAMALI
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.
Tinunolaji Victoria
[email protected]This is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. I always have some left over after a picnic or party, and this is a great way to use it up.
muhammad hikmatullah
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it ready in no time.
Gisenia Venturino
[email protected]This is the perfect recipe for a hot summer day. It's so refreshing and delicious.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of watermelon, but this granita was amazing. The lemon cream really made it.
Stratis Dermanoutsos
[email protected]I made this for my husband's birthday party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Sheam Khan
[email protected]This is a delicious and refreshing summer treat. The watermelon granita is perfectly sweet and tart, and the lemon cream adds a nice touch of tang.
King Elias
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
Baloch Shab
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used fresh watermelon and it was so flavorful. The granita was perfect for a hot summer day.
Caleb
[email protected]This is the best watermelon granita I've ever had. The lemon cream is the perfect complement to the watermelon. I will definitely be making this again.
Paloma Valencia
[email protected]I've made this granita several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so simple to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Shan Manusha
[email protected]I made this for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It's so easy to make and it's so refreshing.
Athula Sanvirathna
[email protected]This watermelon granita was so refreshing and delicious! The perfect summer treat. I loved the sweet lemon cream on top - it added a nice touch of tartness.