Cherry Merlot Granita
Indulge in the sophisticated flavors of Cherry Merlot Granita, a frozen dessert that fuses the natural sweetness of ripe cherries with the richness of Merlot wine. This easy-to-make treat comes together with just six simple ingredients, including fresh lemon juice for a zesty kick and fragrant vanilla extract for a hint of warmth. The granita's velvety texture is achieved through a simple freezing and scraping technique, resulting in delicate, icy flakes that melt on your tongue. Perfect for summer evenings or elegant dinner parties, this dessert is a refreshing way to enjoy the vibrant taste of cherries with a refined, wine-infused twist. Serve in chilled glasses for a striking presentation that’s sure to impress any guest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh cherries, pitted
- 250 milliliters Merlot wine
- 250 milliliters water
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves completely (about 3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a blender or food processor, combine the pitted cherries, cooled sugar syrup, Merlot wine, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large, shallow dish to remove any pulp or cherry skins. Discard the solids.
Place the dish in the freezer and let the mixture freeze for 1 hour. After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape and stir the frozen edges into the center of the dish.
Repeat the scraping process every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, or until the granita has a fluffy, snow-like texture.
Once fully frozen, fluff the granita with a fork and serve immediately in chilled glasses or bowls. Garnish with fresh cherries or mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
922 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.9 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 166.8 g | ||
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1469 mg | 31% | |
*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.
