PINK GRAPEFRUIT, STRAWBERRY, AND CHAMPAGNE GRANITA WITH SUGARED STRAWBERRIES

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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.

Sweety Noor
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I can't wait to try this granita recipe!


Jila Pasman
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This granita is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Gelli grace Edulsa
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I'm going to try making this granita with different fruits this summer.


Saim Saim
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This granita is so versatile. You can add any fruit you like to it.


Sonia Soomro
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I added some fresh mint to my granita and it was delicious. It gave it a nice refreshing flavor.


Muhammad Shakir
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I made this granita for my kids and they loved it. It's a healthy and refreshing treat that's perfect for a hot summer day.


SHAMAS KHAN
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My first time making granita and it was a success! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great.


The Gaming
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This granita was the hit of my summer party. Everyone loved it!


Digi Buzz
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up all those extra strawberries I have.


zeidi Banda
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I had a wonderful time making this tasty granita. It was so easy and quick!


XxDanisxX XxNetauxX
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Amazing results! Beat the summer heat with this sparking and refreshing summer treat!