Watermelon Slush

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Watermelon Slush

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

4

rations
Preparation time

5

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes
Calories

92

kcal/ration
Total time

5

minutes

Are you tired of the summer heat? For this occasion we propose a very easy recipe for watermelon slush that you can prepare with the basic ingredients as well as with the optional ingredients. Likewise, we also recommend an option to make it with Thermomix and enjoy this wonderful cooking tool.
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Fresh and super tasty for hot days when we can't wait to win the lottery to be able to buy a pool. In addition, fruits like watermelon keep us hydrated and have very few calories.

To the rhythm of your favorite playlist, become an alchemist of flavors by creating this refreshing and tasty watermelon granita. Its preparation is fantastically simple. Dare to put a brake on the heat with this wonderful and refreshing watermelon granita!

Modo cocción

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Ingredientes

  • 500 gr Watermelon chunks

  • 70 gr sugar (optional)

  • 500 gr ice cubes

  • 30 gr lemon juice (optional)

Pasos

  • Traditional Preparation:
  • In a blender, place all ingredients except ice cubes and blend on high speed for 1 minute.
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  • Add the ice cubes to the blender and crush on medium speed for 15 seconds or until you stop hearing the ice cubes crunch. If ice cubes remain uncrushed, increase the blender speed slightly and crush for another 5 seconds.
  • Preparation with Thermomix 6:
  • Put all the ingredients except the ice cubes in the Thermomix and blend for 1 minute and 20 seconds at speed 10.
  • Then add the ice cubes to the Thermomix and blend on speed 5 for 20 seconds or until you stop hearing the ice cubes crunch. If any ice cubes remain uncrushed, crush again on speed 5 for 10 seconds more.

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Notas

  • If you want to add a distinctive touch to the granita, you can add dried mint leaves or tarragon before crushing and then strain the mixture once it is crushed.
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  • Another option is to freeze the watermelon beforehand and only perform the first step without adding the ice cubes. This will give a different texture to the slush.

Información nutricional (por ración)*

  • Serving Size: 250g
  • Calories: 92kcal
  • Fat: 0.25g
  • Sodium: 3mg
  • Potassium: 340mg
  • Carbohydrates: 24.5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 20.5g
  • Protein: 1.5g
  • Vitamin C: 9.5mg
  • Calcium: 2.5mg
  • Iron: 33mg
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Key points of the recipe

  1. Watermelon quality: Make sure the watermelon is ripe and sweet, as it is the main ingredient and its flavor will determine the quality of the slush. If it is in season, the better.
  2. Ice Texture: Crush the ice cubes until you do not hear the crunch of the cubes to obtain a smooth and uniform texture. Avoid leaving large pieces that may be unpleasant to drink.
  3. Flavor Balance: If you decide to add sugar and lemon juice, do so in moderation so as not to overpower the natural flavor of the watermelon. Remember that you can adjust these ingredients to taste.

Pairing with wine

Watermelon granita is a fresh and sweet summer dessert. Although slushies are not usually combined with wine, there are exceptions. In this case, a Moscato wine – a sweet and often sparkling white wine – could work well. In particular, a Moscato d’Asti from Italy might be a good choice. This variety is known for its fruity and sweet notes, which can complement the sweetness of watermelon. In addition, its effervescence and freshness can accentuate the refreshing sensation of the slush.

On the other hand, we could consider a rosé wine, especially one that stands out for its fruity flavor, to resist the natural intense sweetness of watermelon.

However, it is important to remember that food pairings are subjective and depend on individual preferences. Some people may not like to mix wine with a dessert as sweet and frozen as a watermelon slushie.

We would definitely avoid red wines, especially the stronger ones or those with high tannin content, as the rich and robust flavors could overshadow the delicacy of the watermelon.

Beer pairing

For this type of refreshing dessert with sweet and somewhat citric notes, such as the watermelon granita, a delicate pairing could be a Belgian Witbier or a Hefeweizen style beer. Both offer citrus notes and a touch of spice that can complement well the sweetness and acidity of the watermelon and lemon.

However, it is important to consider that traditionally slushies are usually enjoyed alone to cool down on hot days, so it is not mandatory to include a beer or any other alcoholic beverage with this type of dessert.

In terms of beers to avoid, very hoppy, bitter or high alcoholic beers such as IPAs, stouts or porters could overwhelm the smooth and sweet taste of this dessert and unbalance the harmony we are looking for in a good pairing.

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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