Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsKYU MiamiWatermelon Shaved Ice Recipe

Watermelon Shaved Ice Recipe

Inspired by KYU Miami
Time3h
Serves4

fresh strawberry, passion fruit, lychee

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Ingredients

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Shaved Ice Base

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Watermelon Shaved Ice

    Cut the watermelon into chunks, remove the seeds, and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any pulp.

  2. 2

    Sweeten the Mixture

    In a bowl, combine the watermelon juice, sugar, and lime juice. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  3. 3

    Freeze the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape the ice until it is fluffy and light, about 2-3 hours.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Fruit Toppings

    While the shaved ice is freezing, wash and slice the strawberries, scoop out the passion fruit pulp, and prepare the lychee.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Dish

    Once the shaved ice is ready, scoop it into bowls and top with fresh strawberries, passion fruit pulp, and lychee. Serve immediately.

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