PINK GRAPEFRUIT, STRAWBERRY, AND CHAMPAGNE GRANITA WITH SUGARED STRAWBERRIES

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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.

Perkins Gensets
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This granita is the perfect summer treat! It's light, refreshing, and has just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


daniyal yasir
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I'm not a huge fan of grapefruit, but this granita was surprisingly good. The grapefruit flavor is subtle and perfectly complemented by the strawberries and champagne. It's a really refreshing and delicious dessert.


apshara khadka
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This granita is so delicious! It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the strawberries and champagne add a really nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Emon Chowdhury
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I was looking for a refreshing summer dessert and this granita fit the bill perfectly. It's light and flavorful, and the sugared strawberries add a nice touch of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Kearny Gauthreaux
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This granita is amazing! It's the perfect combination of tart and sweet. The grapefruit and strawberries are a great pair, and the champagne adds a touch of elegance. This is definitely a recipe I'll be making again and again.


Myrna Scott
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This granita is so easy to make and it's so refreshing and delicious. I love that it's made with fresh fruit and champagne. It's the perfect summer treat.


samikhan Sherani
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I followed the recipe exactly and my granita turned out perfectly. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the sugared strawberries are the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Pawan Bikram Shah
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This is the best granita I've ever had! The combination of grapefruit, strawberries, and champagne is divine. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jahna Coker-Vettori
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This granita is absolutely stunning! It looks like something you'd see in a fancy restaurant. I can't wait to impress my friends with this at my next dinner party.


done william
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of grapefruit, but I'm so glad I did! The grapefruit flavor is subtle and perfectly complemented by the strawberries and champagne. It's a really unique and delicious dessert.


jake Bednarski
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This granita is the perfect summer treat! It's light, refreshing, and has just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Elorm Mawugbonyo
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to whip it up in no time, and it turned out perfectly. The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is amazing.


Khan 133
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This granita was a huge hit at my brunch party! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the sugared strawberries add a nice touch of sweetness. It's definitely a keeper!