Strawberry and Mascarpone Granita

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Spring Forward

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Cook Time:
3 min
Level:
--
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 4 hr 0 min
Cook: 3 min
Total:: 4 hr 13 min

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
2 cups chopped strawberries, plus 1 cup finely chopped
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
3 tablespoons lemon juice
Pinch salt

Directions

Place the water, 1/2 sugar, and mint in a small pan and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar. Let simmer over low heat to steep the mint. Then strain the mint from the simple syrup. Discard the mint.

In a food processor combine 2 cups of strawberries with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar. Run the machine to puree the strawberries. Add the mascarpone cheese, lemon juice, and salt. Run the machine until the mascarpone cheese is fully incorporated. Add the mint simple syrup and run the machine to combine. Place the strawberry mixture in an 8 by 8-inch glass dish and place the dish in the freezer. The mixture will take about 4 hours to freeze.

To serve, use a fork to scrape the granita. Spoon the mixture into chilled bowls. Top with the finely chopped strawberries. Serve immediately.

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janice cumberland, MD 09-03-2009
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yum
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

EVERYONE LOVES IT!!!!!
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Jordan Columbus, OH 08-27-2009
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Perfect for summer!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a delicious treat for hot summer days. I made it twice, first with strawberries and second with raspberries (I... strained the raspberries to remove seeds). Both turned out excellent! I think I will try blackberries next. I did not add the mint because I did not have any on hand, but it still turned out wonderful! I am sure the mint would make it more refreshing though, so I will have to buy some and make it again!Read more
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Ochieann Chicago, IL 04-21-2009
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Refreshing
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

A nice twist on the Italian Ice. I made mine with Splenda so it was guilt free enjoyment. Perfect for a hot day.
recipe Strawberry and Mascarpone Granita
Anonymous 09-23-2008
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To die for!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Oh my this was delish! I halfed the recipe and ate it all myself in one sitting. I didn't have the mint but I can't imagine... it tasting any better than it did. This was my first time using mascarpone cheese and can't wait to use it again although its a little pricey. Definite recipe for a girly night or a romantic dinner. Loved loved loved it! So easy!Read more
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Marisa Ypsilanti, MI 06-02-2008
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Wonderful make-ahead dessert
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had to add just a bit of sugar to the granita before I froze it, and then it came out perfectly. It tastes a lot like the... "granita con panna" you get in Italy, without the hassle of making fresh whipped cream. I personally prefer either blending this before serving, or blending it a few hours earlier and hand mixing it once an hour until serving. Otherwise, I find the ice crystals unpleasant.Read more
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Kathleen Ringgold, GA 05-05-2008
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YUMMY!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was simple to make and everyone in the family loved this. I loved the small hint of mint in this dessert. This one is... a keeper!!Read more