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!
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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
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.
2. Add the lemon juice and rose water to the blended mixture. Blend for another 10 seconds to combine.
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.
4. Place the dish in the freezer. After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and stir the frozen edges into the center.
5. Continue scraping and stirring the granita every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, or until the mixture turns into fluffy, icy crystals.
6. Once fully frozen, use a fork to fluff the granita into light crystals again before serving.
7. Scoop the granita into chilled serving glasses or bowls. Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and aroma.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Valentine Granita!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
549 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.6 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.8 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 125.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 803 mg | 17% | |
*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.
