Grapefruit-Campari Granita with Vanilla Whipped Cream

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Grapefruit-Campari Granita with Vanilla Whipped Cream
45 min.
6
385kcal

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Indulge in a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances bitterness and sweetness with our delightful Grapefruit-Campari Granita, topped with a luscious Vanilla Whipped Cream. This tantalizing treat is a celebration of flavors and textures, inviting you to explore the vibrant citrus notes of ruby red grapefruit, harmoniously blended with the distinctive bitterness of Campari. Whether you’re hosting a summer soirée or simply treating yourself to a moment of bliss, this granita is sure to impress with its stunning presentation and exquisite taste.

Imagine the icy flakes of granita glistening in the sunlight, accompanied by the bright and zesty grapefruit segments, all layered delicately in a dessert glass. The grand finale arrives in the form of a velvety dollop of whipped cream, infused with the fragrant seeds of vanilla beans, creating a creamy contrast to the icy texture.

Not only does this dessert tantalize your taste buds, but it is also vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a fantastic choice for various dietary preferences. Ready in just 45 minutes of active preparation, with a little help from your freezer, it promises to be a showstopper at any gathering. Treat yourself and your guests to this beautiful and delicious treat that captures the essence of summer in every spoonful. Bon appétit!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup campari 
  • 0.3 cup crème fraîche sour chilled
  • cups grapefruit juice fresh red divided
  • tablespoon lime red packed finely grated ()
  •  grapefruit red
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • teaspoons powdered sugar 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 1.5 inch vanilla pod split

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Combine 1 cup grapefruit juice and sugar in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil.
  2. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 cup grapefruit juice,Campari, and grated peel.
  3. Pour mixture into 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish or metal baking pan. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.
  4. Using sharp knife, cut off all peel and white pith from 4 grapefruits. Working over bowl to catch juices and using small sharpknife, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice from membranes into bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.
  5. Combine whipping cream, crème fraîche, and powdered sugar in medium bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; reserve bean. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until soft peaks form.
  6. Add reserved vanilla bean to cream mixture; cover and chill at least2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
  7. Remove vanilla bean and rewhisk cream mixture until thick before using.
  8. Using fork, scrape surface of granita to form icy flakes. Divide grapefruit segments and juices from bowl among 6 dessert glasses. Divide granita among glasses. Top each with large dollop of vanilla whipped cream and serve immediately.
  9. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories385kcal
Protein3.52%
Fat41.66%
Carbs54.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.85
Glycemic Load
16.41
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
10.845652238182%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
0.6mg
Naringenin
55.71mg
Luteolin
1.02mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:385.07kcal
19.25%
Fat:16.63g
25.59%
Saturated Fat:10.13g
63.3%
Carbohydrates:49.24g
16.41%
Net Carbohydrates:46.33g
16.85%
Sugar:35.22g
39.13%
Cholesterol:50.48mg
16.83%
Sodium:15.46mg
0.67%
Alcohol:5.95g
100%
Alcohol %:2.22%
100%
Protein:3.16g
6.32%
Vitamin C:76.02mg
92.15%
Vitamin A:2611.48IU
52.23%
Potassium:409.37mg
11.7%
Fiber:2.92g
11.66%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.64%
Calcium:81.17mg
8.12%
Phosphorus:69.78mg
6.98%
Magnesium:27.11mg
6.78%
Vitamin B5:0.66mg
6.62%
Folate:26.05µg
6.51%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.59%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.5%
Vitamin D:0.63µg
4.23%
Vitamin E:0.63mg
4.17%
Copper:0.06mg
3.13%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.11%
Iron:0.51mg
2.85%
Selenium:1.8µg
2.57%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.19%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.98%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.39%
Vitamin K:1.41µg
1.35%
Source:Epicurious