Blackberry Granita with a Lemony Mascarpone Topping

10m
Prep Time
3-5h
Cook Time
3h 10m
Ready In


"So delicious; and so easy. A perfect light and very elegant dessert. NO ice cream maker is needed; but, do allow a few hours to freeze the granita. Frozen berries really do NOT work well for this dish; so fresh is the way to go. I have also made this using cherries; substituting cherry kirsch for the creme de cassis - and orange for the lemon. It was equally as good."

Original is 8 servings
  • GRANITA
  • LEMON MASCARPONE CHEESE
  • Garnish:

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (175.7 g)
  • Calories 151.2
  • Total Fat - 3.1 g
  • Saturated Fat - 1.7 g
  • Cholesterol - 9.1 mg
  • Sodium - 74.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 31.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 3 g
  • Sugars - 24.8 g
  • Protein - 3 g
  • Calcium - 79.9 mg
  • Iron - 0.4 mg
  • Vitamin C - 23.5 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Lemon ... Zest the lemon first. You will need 1 teaspoon of the zest, and 1 teaspoon of the juice for the mascarpone topping. Then, you will need 1 tablespoon juice for the granita.

Step 2

Granita ... In a blender or food processor; add, the blackberries, sugar, creme de casis, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt; then, pulse until you get a smooth puree.

Step 3

Add the berry mix to a fine mesh strainer over a 13x9" glass pan, to get rid of any seeds. Using the back of a large spoon - press the berries mix through the strainer.

Step 4

Freeze ... Place in the freezer; and let it set at least 30 minutes. Then, using a fork, scrape, breaking up the frozen bits. Then, continue to freeze - and scraping every 30-60 minutes until the granita looks like shaved ice. It will look like a "snow cone," we all remember those, don't we? It will take between, 3-5 hours.

Step 5

Lemon Mascarpone Topping ... As the granita is freezing; add the mascarpone, heavy cream, sugar, lemon juice and zest, and vanilla to a small bowl, and, mix well to combine. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 6

Serve and ENJOY! ... Scoop some of the granita into a martini or wine glass (my favorite); or a small bowl of your choice. Top with a dollop of the lemon marscapone, fresh blackberries, and a mint sprig. It is elegant, easy, and delicious.

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