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Melon Slush

Recipe by Elena Fenoll
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Course: DessertCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy
Persons

4

rations
Preparation time

15

minutes
Cooking time

1

minute
Calories

105

kcal/ration
Cooling time

15

minutes
Total time

31

minutes

Immerse yourself in the refreshing flavors of the Mediterranean with our simple Melon Granita. This easy-to-make dessert results in a delicious wave of flavors, perfect for hot summer days.

With only four ingredients and five minutes of preparation, you will be enjoying a homemade slushie full of flavor.

¿Qué esperas? Put on your favorite song from the playlist, bring your melon and cold tarragon mix, and let's prepare this refreshing treat together. Don't forget to check the allergies of your guests before you start. Let's get cooking!

Modo cocción

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Ingredientes

  • 300 gr Melon

  • 70 gr Sugar or panela (optional)

  • 420 gr Ice cubes

  • 100 gr Cold tarragon infusion (optional)

Pasos

  • Preparation of the Melon Slushie Recipe
  • If you decide to use tarragon, start by making the infusion. Place 100 grams of water in a saucepan along with 2 teaspoons of dried tarragon.
  • Heat the saucepan over high heat and, when it starts to boil, wait 30 seconds and remove from the heat. Strain the leaves and reserve the mixture in a bowl in the freezer until chilled.
  • Once the infusion is cold, add all the ingredients, except the ice cubes, to a blender and blend for 1 minute and a half at maximum speed.
  • Then add the ice cubes and blend at medium speed for 9-10 seconds.
  • Serve in a glass and enjoy the granita.
  • Preparation with Thermomix TM6:
  • If you decide to use tarragon, start by making the infusion. Place 100 grams of water in a saucepan along with 2 teaspoons of dried tarragon.
  • Heat the saucepan over high heat and, when it starts to boil, wait 30 seconds and remove from the heat. Strain the leaves and reserve the mixture in a bowl in the freezer until chilled.
  • Once the infusion is cold, add all the ingredients, except the ice cubes, to the Thermomix and blend for 1 minute and a half at speed 10.
  • Then add the ice cubes and blend on speed 5 for 9-10 seconds.
  • Serve in a glass and enjoy the granita.

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Notas

  • It is recommended to use a high-powered blender for best results.

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Información nutricional (por ración)*

  • Serving Size: 220g
  • Calories: 105kcal
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Key points of the recipe

  1. Melon quality: Make sure the melon is ripe and sweet, as it is the main ingredient and its flavor will define the quality of the slush.
  2. Ice texture: Crush the ice cubes to the right consistency, neither too fine nor too coarse, to achieve the perfect slushy texture.
  3. Balance of flavors: If you decide to add tarragon or sugar, do so in moderation so as not to overpower the natural flavor of the melon and maintain a refreshing balance on the palate.

Pairing with wine

This dessert is quite light and refreshing, and is not usually served with wine. However, if you are looking for a pairing it can work with a Moscato white wine. Moscato is known for its sweetness and delicate fruit flavors, which can complement the melon flavors of the granita. In addition, its hints of apple and citrus can help balance the sweetness of this dessert. It could also be considered an ice wine, which is a sweet dessert wine that acquires an incomparable texture and sweetness due to the freezing of the grapes before fermentation. Both options have a moderate acidity that will help cleanse the palate.

A pairing to avoid would be with heavy, dry red wines, as their flavor profile could be too overwhelming for this light dessert and would not best complement the flavors of the dessert.

Beer pairing

This light and slightly sweet melon slush dessert pairs well with a wheat or weizenbier beer. This type of beer has a fruity character, generally with notes of banana and a slight acidity that could stand out in the sweetness of melon and sugar. In addition, wheat beer has a slightly effervescent mouthfeel that can complement the slushy texture of the dessert.

However, it is important to remember that beer and food pairing can be very subjective and depends a lot on personal taste. While some may prefer a wheat beer with this dessert, others may prefer to enjoy it on its own or with a cold tea infusion.

Avoid pairing this dessert with very strong or bitter beers, such as IPAs, as they could overshadow or contrast too much with the soft and sweet taste of the melon granita.

Careful!

Typical allergens

Good thing it’s allergen-free!

* In Puchero MIX we inform you about the most typical allergens in this dish. However, we recommend that you ask all diners if they have any specific food allergies. In addition, we recommend checking the labels of all individual ingredients to ensure that they do not contain traces of other allergens, as conditions may vary by producer or manufacturer.

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Elena Fenoll
Soy Elena Fenoll, una apasionada de la cocina creativa y de aprovechamiento. Maestra de vocación y asistente virtual de profesión. Actualmente, me muevo entre estos dos mundos con tanta soltura como lo hago en la cocina.
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