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Watermelon Shaved Ice

Frozen Sweets

2 Servings

Prep 10 min + 6–8 hr

Freeze 4 hours

Total 8 hr 10 min

Ingredients:

3 cups fresh watermelon (seedless preferred)
Maple syrup, to taste
Fresh lime juice, to taste

Equipments:

Parchment-lined baking tray
Box grater (coarse side)
Bowls for serving

Gluten-Free

Grain-Free

Soy-Free

Nut-Free

Oil-Free

Refined Sugar-Free

Freezer Friendly

Features:

Gluten-Free

Grain-Free

Soy-Free

Nut-Free

Oil-Free

Refined Sugar-Free

Freezer Friendly

Nutrition:

Servings 1 cup Calories 45 Carbohydrates 11g Fat 0g Fiber 0.5g Protein 0.5g
‍Monounsaturated 0g Polyunsaturated 0g Saturated 0g Trans 0g
‍Vitamin A 0mcg Vitamin C 10mg Vitamin D 0mg
‍Calcium 5mg Iron 0.2mg Potassium 80mg
‍Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 5mg Sugar 9g Lycopene 4.5mg

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Instructions:

Cut
Cut 3 cups fresh watermelon into large wedges or thick sticks. Remove any seeds and rind.
Freeze
Lay the watermelon pieces on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight until fully solid.
Grate
Remove from freezer and immediately grate on the coarse side of a box grater. Work quickly to keep it icy.
Top and Serve
Pile the shaved ice into bowls. Drizzle with maple syrup and a squeeze of lime juice.

Why These Ingredients

Common Mistakes, Notes, Prep in Advance, Storage, Swaps & Tips

Notes:

Work quickly when grating — the watermelon melts fast once out of the freezer.
Use seedless watermelon for the smoothest results.

Storage:

Best served immediately. Refreeze the grated ice for up to 30 minutes if it softens before serving.

Swaps:

Skip maple syrup — ripe watermelon is sweet enough on its own.
Try tajin or chili-lime seasoning instead of lime juice for a Mexican-inspired twist.

Tips:

Freeze watermelon in a single layer so it freezes evenly and is easier to grate.
Press down with a spoon to pack the shavings into a smooth, sorbet-like texture.