WATERMELON GRANITA PARFAIT

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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     dessert

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups watermelon scraps and uneven pieces plus 2 cups 2-inch cubes watermelon (no rind or seeds)
2 tablespoons honey
Zest and juice from 2 medium limes
1 pint heavy cream
Flake sea salt such as Maldon, for sprinkling
Sugar, for sprinkling
1 pint lemon sorbet

Steps:

  • Make the granita: Puree the unevenly cut watermelon, honey, half the lime zest and juice from 1 of the limes in a blender on low speed until smooth. Pour into a 9-by-11-inch or 9-by-13-inch baking dish and freeze until it hardens completely, 3 to 4 hours.
  • Whip the cream: Fit a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, then whip the cream in the mixer on medium speed until it holds fairly stiff peaks. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Get ready: Arrange the watermelon cubes in a single layer on a clean work surface and add a tiny sprinkle of the sea salt and some sugar and the remaining lime zest and juice.
  • Assemble: Arrange a few cubes of watermelon in the bottom of each serving glass or dish. Put a tablespoon of sorbet on top of the watermelon. Spoon a generous tablespoon whipped cream over the sorbet. Use the tines of a fork to scrape some of the granita off the surface. Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of the granita over the cream. Repeat the same order of layers 1 to 2 more times. Serve immediately.

Tyler the Animator
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This granita is a must-try for any watermelon lover.


Muzmail Khan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new summer favorite.


Govinda Singh
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This granita is the perfect summer dessert. It's light, refreshing, and delicious.


Sophie Imaan
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I love the addition of mint in this recipe. It really brightens up the flavor.


Jan Bahi
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This granita is so delicious and refreshing. I can't wait to make it again.


claire dorsey
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Yasaman Tadayyoni
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This granita is the perfect way to use up leftover watermelon.


Essy
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I love the presentation of this dessert. It's so elegant.


Aaron Simon
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This granita is so light and fluffy. It's the perfect summer dessert.


Katie Dewa
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Shehryar Adil
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The combination of watermelon and mint is so refreshing.


Jess Barlow
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This granita was the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day.


Happy Prosper
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I'm not a great cook, but I was able to follow the instructions and make a delicious dessert.


Bilslonely
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This watermelon granita parfait was a hit at my summer party! It was so refreshing and delicious.