Strawberry Granita Dessert With Rose Water

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Refreshing Strawberry Granita Dessert With a Hint of Rose Water Flavor

Strawberry Granita Dessert With Rose Water

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

120 min

Ready In

150 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs slightly overripe strawberries , chopped
	1 cup powdered sugar , sifted ( see Homemade Powdered Sugar )
	1 lemon , juice of
	1 1/2 teaspoons rose water ( my addition )
	8 teaspoons heavy cream
	lemon verbena leaves ( my addition ) or fresh variegated mint leaf ( my addition )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

148

Sugar

30g

Fat

This Strawberry Granita Dessert With Rose Water features the fresh and fruity flavor of strawberries combined with the delicate floral note of rose water, creating a perfect summer treat. Granita is an Italian ice dessert, made by freezing a flavored liquid and scraping it with a fork to create a delicate, granular texture. With only six ingredients, this recipe is easy to make, and the result is a light and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion, from a summer barbecue to a dinner party.

Instructions

1.	In a blender, blend the chopped strawberries until smooth.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the blended strawberries, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and rose water until fully combined.
3.	Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place it in the freezer.
4.	Every thirty minutes, take the mixture out of the freezer and fluff it with a fork to create the granita texture.
5.	After about two hours, the granita should be fully frozen, light and fluffy. Serve with a drizzle of heavy cream and top with a lemon verbena or fresh variegated mint leaf.

PROS

This refreshing dessert is perfect for hot summer days and can be made with only a few ingredients.

It is a lighter alternative to traditional frozen desserts like ice cream or sorbet.

CONS

Because this recipe relies on slightly overripe strawberries, it may not be as sweet if using fresh strawberries.

Also, because of its lighter texture, this dessert does not store well and should be consumed immediately after freezing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Strawberries are high in vitamin C and other antioxidants, which have been linked to boosting immunity and reducing inflammation in the body.
Rose water has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties and may even help to relieve stress and anxiety.