LIME GRANITA WITH CANDIED MINT LEAVES AND CRèME FRAîCHE
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories Milk/Cream Citrus Dairy Herb Dessert Freeze/Chill Lime Mint Summer Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For granita:
- Bring 2 cups water and 1 cup sugar to boil in medium saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Cool syrup. Stir in lime juice. Transfer lime syrup to 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and place in freezer. Stir every 45 minutes until frozen, about 3 hours. DO AHEAD Granita can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep frozen.
- For candied mint leaves:
- Place sugar on small shallow plate. Brush both sides of 1 mint leaf lightly with egg white; dredge in sugar. Transfer mint leaf to rack. Repeat with remaining mint leaves. Let mint stand at room temperature until dry, about 3 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
- For créme fraîche:
- Mix créme fraîche and sugar. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Using fork, scrape granita to loosen. Spoon granita into bowls or lime halves; drizzle with créme fraîche, garnish with candied mint leaves, and serve immediately.
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[email protected]I wouldn't recommend this recipe to someone who is looking for a quick and easy dessert.
Esther Kukiriza
[email protected]I would probably try a different lime granita recipe next time.
Azhar110 Kaimkhani
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was good, but not great.
Ntuthuko Mfundisi
[email protected]I would have liked the granita to be a bit more slushy, but it was still good.
Tinley Gash
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it in the end.
RAMESH BEERA
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of crème fraîche, so I used whipped cream instead. It was still delicious.
ivy oganga
[email protected]I had some trouble finding candied mint leaves, so I just used fresh mint leaves instead. They still tasted great.
Khim Pun Magar
[email protected]This granita was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference.
Md Tanvir Ahmed
[email protected]5 stars!
NAIMUL Gaming
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a refreshing and easy-to-make summer dessert.
Loresa Gjoka
[email protected]The crème fraîche was the perfect topping for the granita. It added a richness and creaminess that balanced out the tartness of the lime.
Cleoni Nel
[email protected]The candied mint leaves were a nice touch. They added a bit of sweetness and crunch to the granita.
Zubair Imran
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe was to make. I didn't have any trouble finding the ingredients, and the instructions were clear and concise.
Gilberto Rogel
[email protected]This lime granita was a delightful treat! The combination of tart lime, sweet candied mint leaves, and creamy crème fraîche was absolutely perfect. It was a great way to cool down on a hot summer day.