Snowcapped Pink Strawberry Mountains Strawberry Granita
Indulge in the refreshing elegance of 'Snowcapped Pink Strawberry Mountains Strawberry Granita,' a dessert that transforms simple ingredients into a visual and flavorful masterpiece. This vibrant granita features a luscious blend of fresh strawberries, zesty lemon juice, and homemade simple syrup, frozen to a fluffy, snow-like texture through careful scraping. Topped with a cloud of velvety vanilla whipped cream and garnished with fragrant mint leaves, this chilled treat brings together sweetness, tanginess, and creaminess in perfect harmony. Ideal for warm-weather gatherings or as a showstopping dessert, this granita is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Whether you're seeking summer dessert ideas or a unique twist on a classic granita, this recipe is sure to captivate your taste buds.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh Strawberries
- 100 grams Granulated Sugar
- 250 milliliters Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 150 milliliters Heavy Cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 6 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and hull the fresh strawberries. Slice them into halves or quarters for easier blending.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar completely dissolves to make a simple syrup. Let it cool to room temperature.
Step 3
Add the strawberries, lemon juice, and cooled simple syrup into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Step 4
Pour the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a shallow, freezer-safe dish to remove any seeds or pulp.
Step 5
Place the dish in the freezer and let it freeze for about 1 hour. After the first hour, use a fork to scrape the ice crystals that form around the edges of the dish, mixing them into the center.
Step 6
Continue freezing and scraping every 30 minutes for another 2-3 hours, until you have a fluffy, snowy texture throughout the granita.
Step 7
While the granita is freezing, prepare the whipped cream topping. In a chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip using a hand or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until soft peaks form. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 8
To serve, scoop the granita into glasses or bowls, creating small mountain-like mounds. Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream to represent snow.
Step 9
Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch. Serve immediately and enjoy your 'Snowcapped Pink Strawberry Mountains Strawberry Granita'!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1055.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1120.6 |
| Total Fat 51.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 30.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 150mg | 0% |
| Sodium 65.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 156.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 140.3g | |
| Protein 3.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 97.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 772.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories