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Blackberry Granita with a Lemony Mascarpone Topping

Here's how you make Blackberry Granita with a Lemony Mascarpone Topping
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 3-5h
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • GRANITA
  • 4 cups blackberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Creme de cassis (1 tablespoon)
  • 1 large lemon (1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice for the granita; the lemon will be zested and juiced for the topping as well)
  • 1 cup water
  • Pinch of salt
  • LEMON MASCARPONE CHEESE
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar (more or less to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Garnish:
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
  • Mint sprigs
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • 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.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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