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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Rinse and hull the fresh strawberries. Slice them into halves or quarters for easier blending.
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.
Add the strawberries, lemon juice, and cooled simple syrup into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
Pour the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a shallow, freezer-safe dish to remove any seeds or pulp.
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.
Continue freezing and scraping every 30 minutes for another 2-3 hours, until you have a fluffy, snowy texture throughout the granita.
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.
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.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch. Serve immediately and enjoy your 'Snowcapped Pink Strawberry Mountains Strawberry Granita'!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.6 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.1 g | 150% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 150 mg | 50% | |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 156.3 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 773 mg | 16% | |
*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.
