Granitas are as cool and delicious as ice cream, but they're much light, more refreshing, and a lot easier to make. This delicious and refresing granita is made
using the famous Italian Lemon drink called Limoncello. Check out my recipes to make this
Itallian Limoncello.
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Limoncello Granita Recipe
Recipe Type:
Granita,
Limoncello,
Cream
Cuisine: Italian
Yields: 6 servings
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients:
1/2 cup granulated
sugar
2 cups water
1/2 cup
Limoncello
1/4 cup fresh-squeezed
lemon juice
1 cup
whipping cream
3/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Lemon zest curls
Preparation:
In a small
saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and water; bring to a simmer. Simmer 1 to 2
minutes or just until sugar dissolves and turns clear. Remove from heat
and let mixture cool to room temperature. Stir in the limoncello and lemon juice.
Pour limoncello mixture into a 9-inch square baking dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap
and freeze approximately 45 minutes or until icy at edge of pan.
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After 45 minutes, whisk to
distribute frozen portions evenly. Cover and freeze again until icy at edge
of pan and overall texture is slushy (be sure to scrape the ice crystals off
the sides and into the middle of the pan) about 45 minutes.
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After 45 minutes, again whisk to distribute
frozen portions evenly. Cover and return to freezer and freeze about 3 hours
or overnight until frozen solid.
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When ready to serve the granita, remove from freezer.
Using a fork, scrape granita down length of pan, forming icy flakes. Return
to freezer for at least 1 hour. Can be made 1 day ahead. When served, the granita should look like a fluffy pile of dry red crystals.
In a medium bowl, whip whipping cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
To serve, scoop
flaked granita into tall goblets or parfait glasses, filling halfway.
Top with
whipped cream and sprinkle with lemon zest curls for garnish. Serve immediately with iced
tea spoons. NOTE: The Limoncello Granita may be served with or without whipped cream. Both ways are excellent!
Makes 6 servings.
