Spicy Chamoy Watermelon Granita Cups
A quick and easy frozen treat combining sweet watermelon with tangy, spicy chamoy sauce for a refreshing summer snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh watermelon, cubed and seeds removed
- 3 to 4 tablespoons chamoy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Cut about 6 cups of fresh watermelon into chunks and remove any seeds. Place the watermelon chunks in a blender or food processor.
- Add 3 tablespoons of chamoy sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, and if desired, 1 teaspoon chili powder. Blend until very smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the mixture by adding more lime juice, chamoy, or sugar as needed.
- Pour the blended mixture into a freezer-safe container, spread evenly, and cover loosely. Freeze for about 45 minutes.
- Remove from freezer and scrape the partially frozen mixture with a fork to break up ice crystals. Return to freezer.
- Repeat scraping every 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times, until the granita is fluffy and fully frozen.
- Spoon the granita into serving cups, drizzle extra chamoy on top, and sprinkle with chili powder or Tajín seasoning if desired.
Notes
Do not skip the scraping step to achieve the perfect fluffy texture. Let granita sit for 5 minutes if too hard before serving. Adjust chamoy and chili powder to taste for desired spice level. Fresh lime juice is preferred for brightness. Use ripe, juicy watermelon for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
Keywords: granita, watermelon, chamoy, spicy, summer treat, frozen dessert, easy recipe, vegan, gluten-free