Melon and mint sorbet with Thermomix

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16 June, 2022

Melon and mint sorbet with Thermomix

Granita is a drink based on crushed ice, which has become one of the most common drinks when the heat arrives, especially on days of intense heat. This recipe calls for granita

They are very refreshing and help us cope with those high temperatures of the summer season.

Generally, in addition to crushed ice, the granita is given flavor and color with some syrup, but we can also make them with fruit and on this occasion the melon has been chosen. In the summer it is one of the fruits that reigns par excellence.

The melon is one of the most refreshing fruits due to its high percentage of water and another percentage of simple carbohydrates, mainly sucrose, which gives it its sweet taste, and is also characterized by its low energy content.

Melon and mint sorbet with Thermomix

That is why the recipe we share in this space is sorbet of melon with thermomix. This sorbet can be presented in various ways, one of them, in “shots” or small cups, is an amazing dessert, especially for the little ones. Easy to make, healthy, fresh and feels great for summer days.

The preparation of this and any other granita in our Thermomix is quite simple and with the crushing force it has to crush the ice it will leave our granitas with a perfect texture.

Melon and mint sorbet with Thermomix

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Cooking time:

2 minutes

Total Time

2 minutes

Kitchen

Spanish

Category:

thermomix juices and drinks

Ingredients of melon and mint sorbet with Thermomix

500 grams of melon pulp (peeled, seeded and chopped into pieces)
100 grams of sugar (white or brown)
450 grams of ice
optional water
3 mint leaves
Orange or lemon zest (optional)
Spearmint or mint leaves to decorate

Preparation of melon and mint sorbet with Thermomix

Place the melon, ice and sugar, and the 3 mint leaves in the Thermomix bowl to crush and slush it.
15 seconds/ Speed 5
Check the texture of the mixture, if necessary add water, just a small amount to lighten the smoothie, if you prefer, add the orange or lemon zest.
15 seconds/ Speed 10
Serve in short glasses or ice cream cups and decorate with fresh mint or mint leaves, you can also decorate with pieces of the same fruit.
And that’s it, you already have a delicious sorbet or granita ready to enjoy with the little ones in the house.
Also, you can enjoy them with adults, adding some type of liquor of your choice.