I created this
wonderful granita for a summer dinner party. As I love root beer floats,
this just seemed logical that it would be delicious. So simple to make and prepare
and so delicious! Be sure and try this granita.
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Root Beer Float Granita Recipe
Recipe Type:
Granita,
Root Beer
Cuisine: Italian
Yields: 8 servings
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients:
6 cups (1 1/2 quarts) root beer
1/2 quart good-quality vanilla ice cream
Preparation:
Pour root beer into a
large baking dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze approximately 45 minutes or
until icy at edge of pan.
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Whisk to distribute frozen portions evenly. Cover and freeze
again until icy at edge of pan and overall texture is slushy, about 45 minutes.
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Whisk to
distribute frozen portions evenly. Cover and return to freezer and freeze about 3 hours or
until frozen solid. Remove from freezer.
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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 brown
crystals.
Place frozen vanilla ice
cream in your refrigerator to melt. When melted, store in refrigerator until ready to
serve.
To serve, scoop flaked
root beer granita into tall goblets or parfait glasses. Top each serving with approximately 1/4 cup
melted vanilla ice cream. Serve immediately with iced tea spoons.
Makes 8 servings.
