Strawberry Granita
Cool, refreshing, and bursting with natural sweetness, this Strawberry Granita is the perfect frozen treat to brighten up any warm day. Made with just five simple ingredients—ripe strawberries, a touch of sugar, water, zesty lemon juice, and optional mint for garnish—this Italian-inspired dessert is as easy to make as it is delightful to eat. Unlike traditional ice creams or sorbets, this granita requires no special equipment; a simple fork creates its signature light, flaky texture. With only 15 minutes of prep time and a few hours of hands-on freezing, you’ll have a naturally sweet, dairy-free dessert that’s elegant enough for dinner parties yet simple enough for a weekday indulgence. Serve this luscious strawberry granita in chilled glasses for a refreshing summer treat that’s sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh strawberries
- 75 grams granulated sugar
- 120 milliliters water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 5 leaves optional mint leaves (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the strawberries under cold water and remove the stems.
Step 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the strawberries, sugar, water, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
Step 3
Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a shallow freezer-safe dish to remove seeds, using a spoon to help push the liquid through.
Step 4
Place the dish in the freezer and let it freeze for 30 minutes.
Step 5
After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape the ice crystals that have formed around the edges of the dish and mix them into the center. Repeat this process every 30 minutes for 3-4 hours until the entire mixture is frozen and flaky.
Step 6
Once fully frozen and the texture is granular, use a fork to fluff the granita one final time.
Step 7
Spoon the granita into serving glasses or bowls, garnish with mint leaves if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (736.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 458.5 |
| Total Fat 1.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 116.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 100.1g | |
| Protein 3.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 104.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 784.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories