Pamela Anderson's watermelon granita from her cookbook "I Love You" is a perfect refreshing dessert for hot summer days. The recipe is inspired by the author's family traditions and world travels. According to Anderson, she doesn't have a strong sweet tooth, so for her, dessert is more about being social and having something to share over cards, tea, and coffee. This granita is a beautiful and delicious addition to any picnic or barbecue.
To prepare the granita, you will need 6 cups of diced seeded watermelon, the juice of one lemon, and one-third cup of granulated sugar. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree on high speed for 1 minute. Then strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a baking pan. Freeze for at least 2 hours. Use a fork to scrape the frozen mixture to create tiny ice crystals. Repeat every 30 minutes or so until the granita is completely frozen. Serve in small bowls.
Pamela Anderson is an actress, activist, and lifelong cook and homemaker. She is the author of "I Love You". For her, her sons Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee have been her greatest source of pride. This recipe is excerpted from her book.