Tangerine Granita with Vanilla Bean Cream

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Tangerine Granita with Vanilla Bean Cream
250 min.
6
242kcal

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Indulge in the refreshing delight of Tangerine Granita with Vanilla Bean Cream, a dessert that perfectly marries the tangy zest of tangerines with the rich, velvety sweetness of vanilla. This recipe is not only a feast for the senses but is also vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a delightful option for everyone at your table.

Imagine a hot summer day, where a spoonful of icy granita awakens your taste buds with its bright citrus flavor, while the luxurious vanilla cream adds a luscious finish. The blend of textures—from the light, fluffy granita to the smooth, decadent cream—is truly a match made in dessert heaven.

The preparation time may take a little patience, with a total of 250 minutes until you're ready to serve, but the reward is worth it. With just a handful of simple ingredients, including fresh tangerine juice, sugar, and the divine essence of a whole vanilla bean, you will create a memorable experience that can be enjoyed on any occasion.

Gather your friends and family, serve this enticing dessert in elegant glasses, and let the layers of flavor take center stage at your next gathering. Perfect for summer parties or as a sweet finale to a dinner, this Tangerine Granita with Vanilla Bean Cream is destined to become your new go-to treat. Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup sugar 
  • cups tangerine juice fresh
  •  vanilla pod split
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Combine tangerine juice and 2/3 cup sugar in 8-inch square metal baking pan and whisk until sugar dissolves. Freeze tangerine mixture 1 hour, then stir well. Cover and freeze until solid, at least 3 hours or overnight.
  2. Place cream in small bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean.
  3. Mix in 2 tablespoons sugar. Cover bowl and refrigerate vanilla cream for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Spoon 2 tablespoons vanilla cream into each of 6 glasses. Using fork, scrape granita into flakes. Mound granita into glasses and serve.
  5. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories242kcal
Protein2.35%
Fat40.4%
Carbs57.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.68
Glycemic Load
15.51
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
4.8643478025561%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
21.13mg
Naringenin
1.69mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:241.77kcal
12.09%
Fat:11.18g
17.2%
Saturated Fat:6.87g
42.95%
Carbohydrates:35.66g
11.89%
Net Carbohydrates:35.41g
12.88%
Sugar:35.27g
39.19%
Cholesterol:33.62mg
11.21%
Sodium:9.49mg
0.41%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.46g
2.92%
Vitamin C:36.49mg
44.23%
Vitamin A:749.78IU
15%
Potassium:248.54mg
7.1%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.09%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.99%
Calcium:42.09mg
4.21%
Phosphorus:34.54mg
3.45%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.17%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.11%
Magnesium:11.96mg
2.99%
Vitamin E:0.43mg
2.89%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.34%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.3%
Folate:7.36µg
1.84%
Copper:0.04mg
1.79%
Selenium:1.15µg
1.64%
Iron:0.29mg
1.6%
Source:Epicurious