Strawberry Granita with Whipped Cream Recipe

Strawberry Granita with Whipped Cream Recipe

  • 1 pound sliced hulled strawberries (about 1 2/3 cups)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup chilled whipping cream
  1. Puree strawberries, sugar, and salt in processor until smooth. Add water and lemon juice and process to blend. Strain into 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan. Cover with foil and place in freezer. Stir with fork every hour until frozen, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen. Using fork, scrape granita down length of pan, forming icy flakes. Return to freezer. Beat 1 cup chilled whipping cream until firm peaks form. Divide cream among dishes. Spoon granita over and serve immediately.
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