For the best flavor, use a high-quality, ripe watermelon. Taste the watermelon before blending and adjust the amount of sugar accordingly. Chilling the Champagne before adding it to the watermelon mixture will help to speed up the freezing process. The stirring process is crucial for creating the signature icy texture of granita. Don't skip it! If you prefer a sweeter granita, you can add a simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves) to the watermelon mixture before freezing. For an alcohol-free version, substitute the Champagne with sparkling water or club soda. You may also want to add a splash of lime juice for extra flavor.
Watermelon Granita with Champagne
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME0 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 15 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS18
Capture the essence of summer with this Watermelon Granita with Champagne, a light, refreshing, and subtly sophisticated frozen dessert. The perfect palate cleanser or elegant finale to any meal.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate65 g
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Fiber2 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat0 g
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Sodium8 mg
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Sugar57 g
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Fat1 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
1 mins
In a blender, combine the cubed watermelon and sugar. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
02
Step
1 mins
Gently stir in the chilled Champagne. (1 minute)
03
Step
2 mins
Pour the watermelon-Champagne mixture into a shallow container (such as a baking dish or freezer-safe container). Cover tightly and place in the freezer. (2 minutes)
04
Step
2 hrs
Every 30 minutes, stir the mixture vigorously with a fork, breaking up any ice crystals that form. Continue this process for approximately 2 hours, or until the granita is fully frozen and has a crystalline texture.
05
Step
5 mins
Once frozen, remove the granita from the freezer. If desired, process briefly in a food processor to create a finer, more uniform texture. (5 minutes)
06
Step
5 mins
Spoon the Watermelon Granita into chilled glasses or bowls. Garnish with a thin slice of watermelon on the rim of each glass. Serve immediately and enjoy! (5 minutes)
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Porter Casper
Jun 28, 2025I tried it with sparkling cider and it was just as delicious!
Delores Russel
Jun 10, 2025The champagne adds such a sophisticated touch to a simple watermelon dessert.
Moshe Koepp
May 29, 2025This is my new go-to dessert for summer!
Noah Moore
May 19, 2025Very refreshing and light! Perfect after a heavy meal.
Liana Marks
May 9, 2025Next time, I'll add a bit of lime juice as suggested in the comments. Sounds amazing!
Madisyn Marks
Apr 30, 2025This recipe is so easy and the result is absolutely stunning!
Nils Zulauf
Apr 28, 2025I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the refreshing taste.