Photo: Lemon Ricotta Granita Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2/3 cup strained fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- Pinch salt
- 1 lemon, for zesting
Directions
Stir the water and 3/4 cup of sugar in a medium saucepan over high heat just until the sugar dissolves. Whisk in the lemon juice. Pour the lemon mixture into an 8-inch square glass dish. Cover and freeze, stirring occasionally, until the liquid just becomes slushy, about 2 hours. Using a fork, scrape the granita every 30 minutes until it is completely made up of ice crystals. (The granita can be prepared up to 2 days ahead. Cover and keep frozen, and scrape every so often so that the crystals stay loose.)
Whisk the ricotta, remaining sugar, and pinch of salt in a medium bowl to blend. Spoon the granita into dessert bowls. Top with a dollop of the ricotta. Zest the lemon peel over the desserts and serve.
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By preeti.mummigat...
Belmont, CA
on July 17, 2011
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This is a perfect summer dessert!! The granita was delicious as is, did not need the ricotta topping. It is a wonderful and easy recipe. I used a mix of fresh lemon juice and orange juice and let the granita freeze overnight. Perfection!
By Lola_Bean
Vancouver, BC
on April 18, 2011
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Wow! This was even better than I thought it would be. The creamy ricotta with the icy zesty lemon is so refreshing and delicious. The only thing I recommend is giving yourself plenty of time if you are making this for guest. I found it took longer than 5 hours to setup but then again my freezer isn't the best. I will definitely be making this a lot this summer.
By lmahaffey_2036932
Tomball, TX
on September 21, 2009
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I have made this several times! Once for a bridal shower, a baby shower, and two wedding showers!! It is just wonderful! The topping adds a great touch! This recipe was even better than one I had a restaurant (and I paid nearly $7 for a serving!! Sweet, zesty lemon flavor!
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