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Lime Granita with Candied Mint Leaves and Crème Fraîche Recipe

Lime Granita with Candied Mint Leaves and Crème Fraîche Recipe

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Lime Granita with Candied Mint Leaves and Crème Fraîche

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207

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
candied mint leaves
1/4 cup sugar
12 fresh mint leaves, washed, patted dry
1 large egg white , beaten until foamy
1/2 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 1/2 tbsp powdered sugar

Directions:

For granita: Bring 2 cups water and 1 cup sugar to boil in medium saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes. Cool syrup. Stir in lime juice. Transfer lime syrup to 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Cover and place in freezer. Stir every 45 minutes until frozen, about 3 hours. DO AHEAD Granita can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep frozen.
For candied mint leaves: Place sugar on small shallow plate. Brush both sides of 1 mint leaf lightly with egg white; dredge in sugar. Transfer mint leaf to rack. Repeat with remaining mint leaves. Let mint stand at room temperature until dry, about 3 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in airtight container at room temperature.
For créme fraîche: Mix créme fraîche and sugar. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
Using fork, scrape granita to loosen. Spoon granita into bowls or lime halves; drizzle with créme fraîche, garnish with candied mint leaves, and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	207.38 Kcal (868 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.57g	12%
Cholesterol	5.92mg	2%
Sodium	75.22mg	3%
Potassium	148.58mg	3%
Total Carbs	33.9g	11%
Sugars	29.45g	118%
Protein	1.88g	4%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	10%
Calcium	28.9mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	130.31 Kcal (546 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.76g	12%
Cholesterol	3.72mg	2%
Sodium	47.27mg	3%
Potassium	93.36mg	3%
Total Carbs	21.3g	11%
Sugars	18.51g	118%
Protein	1.18g	4%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	10%
Calcium	18.1mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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