Almond Granita

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Almond Granita
45 min.
6
201kcal

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Indulge in the refreshing delight of Almond Granita, a dessert that perfectly balances simplicity and sophistication. This vegetarian and gluten-free treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With just a handful of ingredients, you can create a light and airy dessert that captures the essence of almonds in every icy flake.

Imagine a warm summer evening, where the sun sets in a golden hue, and you serve this elegant granita to your guests. The rich aroma of almond extract combined with the subtle sweetness of almond paste creates a flavor profile that is both comforting and exotic. Each spoonful offers a delightful crunch from the toasted slivered almonds, adding texture to the smooth, icy base.

What’s more, this Almond Granita is incredibly easy to prepare, requiring only 45 minutes of your time, with the majority of that being hands-off freezing. It can be made up to three days in advance, allowing you to enjoy the moment without the stress of last-minute preparations. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself, this granita is sure to impress and satisfy your sweet cravings while keeping things light and refreshing.

Ingredients

  • teaspoon almond extract 
  • 0.3 cup almond paste (not marzipan;)
  • ounces slivered almonds cooled toasted chopped
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 1.3 cups milk whole

Equipment

  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Purée all ingredients with 1 1/4 cups water in ablender until smooth. Set a fine-mesh strainerover a 9x9x2" metal baking pan; strain,discarding solids. Freeze mixture for 1 hour.Stir, mashing any frozen parts with the backof a fork. Cover and freeze mixture until firm,about 2 hours. Using a fork, scrape granitavigorously to form icy flakes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover tightly withfoil and keep frozen. Give it a quick scrapebefore serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories201kcal
Protein10.59%
Fat48.96%
Carbs40.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.68
Glycemic Load
8.79
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.5121738824022%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.35mg
Catechin
0.18mg
Epigallocatechin
0.37mg
Epicatechin
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.37mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:200.59kcal
10.03%
Fat:11.36g
17.47%
Saturated Fat:1.73g
10.83%
Carbohydrates:21.11g
7.04%
Net Carbohydrates:18.88g
6.87%
Sugar:17.66g
19.62%
Cholesterol:6.1mg
2.03%
Sodium:20.48mg
0.89%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.34%
100%
Protein:5.52g
11.05%
Vitamin E:4.93mg
32.87%
Manganese:0.41mg
20.44%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
16.1%
Phosphorus:143.96mg
14.4%
Magnesium:56.75mg
14.19%
Calcium:117.11mg
11.71%
Copper:0.19mg
9.54%
Fiber:2.23g
8.9%
Potassium:211.06mg
6.03%
Zinc:0.79mg
5.28%
Vitamin B12:0.27µg
4.57%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.36%
Iron:0.68mg
3.8%
Vitamin D:0.56µg
3.73%
Vitamin B3:0.7mg
3.52%
Folate:13.14µg
3.29%
Selenium:2.01µg
2.87%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.7%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.67%
Vitamin A:82.49IU
1.65%
Source:Epicurious