This strawberry passion fruit granita recipe is fresh and fruity! It's just three ingredients - fresh strawberries, passion fruit juice, and a little bit of sugar. It's a refreshing summertime treat and kids love it!
Why You'll Love it:
Once summer hits, my typical chocolate treats are replaced with mango pops, lemon bars, and this strawberry granita!
It's frosty cold, sweet yet tangy, and bursting with strawberry flavor. My 10 year old daughter and I can't get enough of it. It's like a strawberry slush and a granita had a baby.
Whipped cream and macerated strawberries take it over the top! I can't recommend this granita enough. Go make it and see for yourself.
Key Ingredients:
- Passion fruit juice - I love Cere's brand! You can find it at a well-stocked grocery store in the non-refrigerated juice aisle, or at World Market. I highly recommend a brand that's 100% juice.
- Strawberries - Peak-season strawberries are the best! But you can make this in the off-season too and it's still delicious.
- Sugar - You can omit the sugar if you want, or swap it with maple syrup or honey. Just taste the mixture before you pour it into the baking dish.
- Whipped cream - I used Reddi Whip extra creamy whipped topping. The contrast with the icy granita is SO delicious.
How to Make a Strawberry Granita:
This granita is SO simple! It takes only 10 minutes of hands-on time. Just make sure you plan to be home for the day.
- Blend: Blend the strawberries, juice, and sugar until smooth. It should be thin like juice, but smooth.
- Pour: Taste the mixture to see if you like the sweetness level. Pour the juice into a large glass baking dish.
- Freeze and scrape: Place the dish in the freezer for 1 hour and 20 minutes, then scrape the ice crystals with a fork. Repeat this process 3 times.
- Macerate: Meanwhile, macerate the diced strawberries in a bowl with some sugar. Let them sit.
- Assemble: Scoop the granita into bowls, top with whipped cream and strawberries. Enjoy!
What brand of passion fruit juice should I use?
I highly recommend Cere's brand for passion fruit juice! It's a 100% juice blend and it tastes delicious. Many brands are loaded with added sugar and I try to avoid those ones. If you can't find one, look for another similar 100% juice blend.
Storage:
Transfer the granita to an airtight container with a lid and freeze for up to a week.
Use a fork to break up the ice crystals again and assemble with toppings as desired!
Refreshing Summer Recipes:
- Watermelon Fruit Salad
- Pineapple Popsicles [100% Fruit]
- Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
- Strawberry Sundaes
- Strawberry Pineapple Yogurt Parfait
- 3-Ingredient Strawberry Popsicles
Strawberry Passion Fruit Granita
Equipment
- 9x13 glass baking dish
- blender
Ingredients
For the granita:
- 1 quart strawberries, hulled
- 1½ cups Cere's passion fruit juice Look for a brand that's 100% juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar see note
For the macerated strawberries:
- 1½ cups small diced strawberries
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
Optional:
- whipped cream
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, combine the strawberries, passion fruit juice, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Blend until the strawberries are completely pulverized and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13 glass baking dish. Place the baking dish in the freezer for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Use a fork to break up any ice crystals that have formed. Repeat this process 2 more times for a total of 4 hours in the freezer or until the mixture is frozen.
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced strawberries and sugar. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
- To assemble the granitas: Scoop the granita into small bowls, then top with whipped cream and macerated strawberries.
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