Strawberry Granita with Whipped Cream

Strawberry Granita with Whipped Cream
Strawberry Granita with Whipped Cream
A dollop of cream gives rich contrast to this pink summer ice.
  • Preparing Time: -
  • Total Time: -
  • Served Person: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Berry Citrus Dairy Fruit Dessert Freeze/Chill Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • Carbohydrate 23 g(8%)
  • Cholesterol 33 mg(11%)
  • Fat 9 g(14%)
  • Fiber 1 g(3%)
  • Protein 1 g(2%)
  • Saturated Fat 6 g(29%)
  • Sodium 49 mg(2%)
  • Calories 173

Preparation Puree strawberries, sugar, and salt in processor until smooth. Add water and lemon juice and process to blend. Strain into 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan. Cover with foil and place in freezer. Stir with fork every hour until frozen, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen. Using fork, scrape granita down length of pan, forming icy flakes. Return to freezer. Beat 1 cup chilled whipping cream until firm peaks form. Divide cream among dishes. Spoon granita over and serve immediately.

Preparation Puree strawberries, sugar, and salt in processor until smooth. Add water and lemon juice and process to blend. Strain into 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan. Cover with foil and place in freezer. Stir with fork every hour until frozen, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen. Using fork, scrape granita down length of pan, forming icy flakes. Return to freezer. Beat 1 cup chilled whipping cream until firm peaks form. Divide cream among dishes. Spoon granita over and serve immediately.