Strawberry & Mascarpone Granita Recipe

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Strawberry & Mascarpone Granita
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Ingredients
8
Count
Nutrition
129
Calories
Total time
4
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Place 1/2 cup of the sugar and the mint leaves in a small pan with 1 cup of water and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar.
  2. Let simmer over low heat for 5 minutes to steep the mint. Strain the mint from the simple syrup. Discard the mint.
  3. In a food processor, combine the 2 cups of coarsely chopped strawberries with the remaining 1 tbsp of sugar.
  4. Run the machine to puree the strawberries.
  5. Add the mascarpone, lemon juice and salt and process until the mascarpone is fully incorporated.
  6. Add the mint simple syrup and combine.
  7. Pour the strawberry mixture into and 8x8 inch glass dish, cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer.
  8. The mixture will take about 4 hours to freeze.
  9. To serve, use a fork to scrape the granita.
  10. Spoon the mixture into chilled bowls.
  11. Top with the finely diced strawberries.
  12. Serve Immedietlely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 128.87 Kcal (540 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.8g 10%
Cholesterol 19.08mg 6%
Sodium 25.77mg 1%
Potassium 177.56mg 4%
Total Carbs 15.53g 5%
Sugars 11.35g 45%
Dietary Fiber 2.62g 10%
Protein 1.61g 3%
Vitamin C 40.3mg 67%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 88.7mg 493%
Calcium 55mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 127.81 Kcal (535 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.75g 10%
Cholesterol 18.92mg 6%
Sodium 25.56mg 1%
Potassium 176.11mg 4%
Total Carbs 15.4g 5%
Sugars 11.26g 45%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10%
Protein 1.59g 3%
Vitamin C 40mg 67%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 88mg 493%
Calcium 54.5mg 5%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.6
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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