Best 6 Champagne Granita With Strawberries Recipes

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Indulge in a refreshing and elegant culinary experience with Champagne Granita with Strawberries, a delightful Italian dessert that combines the flavors of champagne, strawberries, and lemon. This frozen dessert, also known as granita di Champagne, is a perfect treat for warm summer days or as a sophisticated ending to a special meal. With its vibrant colors and tantalizing taste, this dessert is sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories.

The Champagne Granita with Strawberries recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of making this dessert. For those seeking a non-alcoholic version, the recipe also includes an alternative using sparkling grape juice. Additionally, the article offers a delectable recipe for Strawberry Compote, a versatile sauce that perfectly complements the granita and can be used in various other desserts or as a topping for pancakes and waffles.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FRESH STRAWBERRY GRANITA



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You can make and serve this gorgeous Italian frozen iced dessert anytime, but it's really best enjoyed during the summer months. Not only is it cold and delicious, but it forces you to stick your hot, sweaty face in the freezer four or five times to stir. The technique of using a fork several times to mix the freezing granita results in perfect icy crystals.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds ripe strawberries, hulled and halved
⅓ cup white sugar, or to taste
1 cup water
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 tiny pinch salt

Steps:

  • Rinse strawberries with cold water; let drain. Transfer berries to a blender and add sugar, water, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and salt.
  • Pulse several times to get the mixture moving, then blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pour into a large baking dish. Puree should only be about 3/8 inch deep in the dish.
  • Place dish uncovered in the freezer until mixture barely begins to freeze around the edges, about 45 minutes. Mixture will still be slushy in the center.
  • Lightly stir the crystals from the edge of the granita mixture into the center, using a fork, and mix thoroughly. Close freezer and chill until granita is nearly frozen, 30 to 40 more minutes. Mix lightly with a fork as before, scraping the crystals loose. Repeat freezing and stirring with the fork 3 to 4 times until the granita is light, crystals are separate, and granita looks dry and fluffy.
  • Portion granita into small serving bowls to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 26.3 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

CHAMPAGNE GRANITA



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 4h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 lemons
1 (750-ml) bottle Champagne or other sparkling white wine, cold

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and place in the refrigerator until cold, about 1 hour.
  • Using the finest grater you have, lightly scrape the skin of 1 lemon, removing only the top surface of the peel. Squeeze out the juice and remove the seeds from both lemons.
  • Open the Champagne or sparkling wine, and pour it into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch pan. Mix in the simple syrup, lemon juice, and grated zest. Place mixture into the freezer. Check after 30 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, break up any ice formed on the sides and stir into the rest of the liquid. Continue to freeze and repeat this procedure every hour for at least 3 hours. Before serving, fluff the granita by "chopping" up any clumps with the spoon or gently whisking the frozen mixture. Spoon into small glasses or cups and serve.

CHAMPAGNE GRANITA WITH STRAWBERRIES



Champagne Granita With Strawberries image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     ice creams and sorbets, dessert

Time 6h15m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, sugar
6 tablespoons water
1 pint ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced in thick rounds
1 tablespoon plus 4 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons thinly sliced mint leaves, plus 6 sprigs for garnish
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional)
2 1/2 cups dry Champagne or other sparkling wine
1/2 cup fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Mix the 3/4 cup of sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Let cool. Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, combine the berries, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, sliced mint and Grand Marnier, if using. Cover and let stand for at least 2 hours.
  • In a shallow nonreactive pan, combine the sugar syrup, Champagne, orange juice and 4 1/2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours.
  • To serve, scrape the granita with a fork into large crystals. Spoon into chilled martini or other wide-mouthed glasses. Surround with berries and garnish with mint. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 6 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams

CHAMPAGNE GRANITA



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The time it takes to freeze the granita will vary depending on the temperature of your freezer. If there is enough space in the freezer to do so, dividing the mixture between two pans will speed up the process.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 1/2 cups sugar
1 bottle dry champagne

Steps:

  • Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Combine sugar and 2 1/2 cups water in medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Transfer to a large bowl set over the ice bath, and cool completely.
  • Add champagne to sugar, and stir to combine. Pour into a 9-by-13-inch pan, and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Stir with tines of a fork, scraping up icy parts. Return to freezer, and stir every 20 minutes until mixture is frozen and texture is similar to shaved ice. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve.

PINK GRAPEFRUIT, STRAWBERRY, AND CHAMPAGNE GRANITA WITH SUGARED STRAWBERRIES



Pink Grapefruit, Strawberry, and Champagne Granita with Sugared Strawberries image

Categories     Champagne     Dessert     Freeze/Chill     Frozen Dessert     Strawberry     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided
3/4 cup water
1 cup small strawberries, hulled (about 6 ounces)
3/4 cup fresh pink or ruby grapefruit juice
2 1/4 cups chilled brut Champagne
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
9 teaspoons mascarpone cheese*
18 whole small strawberries

Steps:

  • Stir 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup water in large saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves. Cool. Puree 1 cup strawberries in processor. Whisk 1/2 cup puree into sugar syrup. Mix in grapefruit juice, then Champagne. Pour mixture into 8-inch square metal baking pan. Freeze mixture until firm, stirring every 2 hours, about 6 hours. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep frozen.)
  • Mix remaining 1/2 cup sugar and lemon peel in pie plate. Spread 1/2 teaspoon mascarpone around pointed tip half of each whole strawberry. Dip in lemon sugar to coat mascarpone.
  • Moisten rims of 6 Martini glasses with water; dip rims into remaining lemon sugar. Scrape fork across surface of granita to form ice shavings. Mound granita in glasses. Garnish with sugared berries and serve immediately.
  • *Available at Italian markets and some supermarkets.

CHAMPAGNE GRANITA



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Make and share this Champagne Granita recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups prosecco or 2 cups sparkling wine
1 cup unsweetened apple juice or 1 cup white grape juice
1/2 cup superfine sugar

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until sugar dissolves and the foaming just starts to subside (some foaming will help the granita stay light and airy as it freezes).
  • Pour mixture into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
  • Freeze on the floor of the freezer for about 2 hours, stirring with a fork every 20 minutes.
  • When the granita is frozen but soft, smooth out the crystals and cover the pan with plastic wrap.
  • Tightly sealed, the granita can stay in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
  • Serve by scraping up the ice crystals with a fork and mounding them in cups, bowls, or glasses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 8.6, Carbohydrate 35.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 32, Protein 0.1

Tips:

  • Use ripe strawberries: The riper the strawberries, the sweeter and more flavorful your granita will be.
  • Freeze the strawberries before using: Freezing the strawberries helps to concentrate their flavor and makes them easier to blend.
  • Use a powerful blender: A powerful blender is essential for getting a smooth and consistent granita.
  • Add the sugar syrup gradually: Adding the sugar syrup gradually helps to prevent the granita from becoming too sweet.
  • Chill the granita before serving: Chilling the granita before serving helps to firm it up and makes it more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Champagne granita with strawberries is a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your granita sweet or tart, boozy or non-alcoholic, this recipe has you covered. So next time you are looking for a delicious and impressive dessert, give champagne granita with strawberries a try.

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