Valentine Granita

Celebrate love with a refreshing and romantic treat—Valentine Granita! This icy dessert combines the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with a delicate hint of rose water, perfectly balanced by the brightness of lemon juice. Made with simple ingredients and minimal prep, this no-cook recipe is both easy and elegant, making it an ideal choice for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. Crafted in a freezer with a simple scraping technique, this granita transforms into light, fluffy crystals that melt in your mouth. Serve in chilled glasses, adorned with optional fresh mint leaves for a touch of sophistication. Perfectly sweet, subtly floral, and irresistibly vibrant, this Valentine Granita is a show-stopping dessert for two—or four!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Fresh strawberries, hulled
• 100 grams Granulated sugar
• 240 milliliters Water
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Rose water
• 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

1. In a blender or food processor, add the fresh strawberries, granulated sugar, and water. Blend until the mixture is smooth and the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 2

2. Add the lemon juice and rose water to the blended mixture. Blend for another 10 seconds to combine.

Step 3

3. Pour the strawberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a shallow, freezer-safe dish to remove any seeds or pulp. Spread the liquid evenly in the dish.

Step 4

4. Place the dish in the freezer. After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and stir the frozen edges into the center.

Step 5

5. Continue scraping and stirring the granita every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, or until the mixture turns into fluffy, icy crystals.

Step 6

6. Once fully frozen, use a fork to fluff the granita into light crystals again before serving.

Step 7

7. Scoop the granita into chilled serving glasses or bowls. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and aroma.

Step 8

8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Valentine Granita!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(881.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	548.8

Total Fat 1.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 13.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 125.3g
Protein 3.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 100.2mg	0%
Iron 2.1mg	0%
Potassium 803.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2.4%

Protein: 2.5%

Carbs: 95.1%