Red White and Blue Granita Dessert!! Remember creamsicles as a kid?! Well, this Red White and Blue Granita Dessert is just that! Whip these up this weekend for a fabulous treat!
Happy Friday everyone! Before we get going here, I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the comments on my last post. I loved reading your comments and stories as well. Thank you so much. This week has been very emotional but good living through those feeling again. . and, bottom line, let’s learn to love ourselves and love others and teach our children to do the same.
And I’m still going through the list to visit each and every one of you . . but again, just thank you. So much.
Memorial Day is Monday!!!! So, you know what that means! No school or work on Monday and it’s a long weekend!!!! Woot woot!!! As we are remembering those people who served in our country’s armed forces and celebrating them . . we will also probably be spending time at the BBQ grill and hanging out with friends and family.
Whenever we get together for a Memorial Day BBQ, these are the must-have’s: meat to grill (hot dogs, burgers, chicken), a pasta salad, regular salad, potato salad, all kinds of munchies and dessert!!
Our desserts are usually cold . . so after seeing this strawberry basil granita, I knew what to do. This is how it went down. As long as you have a blender, you are set. And, what? You don’t have a blender? Well, stay tuned for giveaway details down below!!
Just start by combining the strawberries, some lemon juice, and water. Puree until smooth. Add some simple syrup and stir to combine.
Pour the strawberry liquid mixture into a freezer safe pan and place in your freezer for about an hour. Remove from the freezer and use a fork to stir up the icy liquid. Return to freezer and remove every 30 minutes to scrape the contents. That’s it!
Now, let’s get started on the dessert!! It’s Memorial Day weekend, so we’re all about the red white and blue!
Just assemble and serve! Couldn’t be any easier? And you know what? These were inspired by the cream popsicles I used to eat as a kid. You know what I’m talking about? Creamsicles!!! A creamy (ice cream mixture) in the center, with a fruit popsicle exterior. Those were the best!!!
I hope you give these a go! My kids loved this Red White and Blue Granita Dessert!! Wishing everyone a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend!!!
Red White and Blue Granita Dessert
Ingredients
For the simple syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
For the strawberry granita:
- 1 pound strawberries hulled and sliced
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup simple syrup + more if needed
For the dessert:
- vanilla ice cream
- blueberries
- fresh mint leaves optional
Instructions
For the simple syrup:
- Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and continue to heat until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Set aside.
For the strawberry granita:
- Using a blender, puree together the strawberries, lemon juice and water. Add the simple syrup and stir to combine. Taste and adjust by adding more simple syrup if necessary.
- Pour the strawberry liquid mixture into a freezer safe pan and place into your freezer for about 30 minutes to 1 hour (depending on how cold your freezer is). Remove from the freezer and use a fork to stir up the icy liquid. Return to the freezer and remove every 30 minutes to scrape contents. It should take about 2 to 3 hours until the mixture has turned into ice crystals and looks like an icy slushy.
For the dessert:
- Scoop out some vanilla ice cream and top with the strawberry granita and then sprinkle on some fresh blueberries. Add a mint leaf if desired and serve!
Strawberry granita adapted from The Little Epicurean
We’re having a Summer Pinterest Party!!!
I’ve teamed up with some fabulous bloggers and we’re hosting a PINTEREST PARTY next Wednesday, May 27th!!! We’ve got some GREAT prizes (there will be lots!) . . and we’re giving away this fabulous KitchenAid Diamond Blender ($159.99) in the color of your choice!!! I’m showing you this one (watermelon) because I love the color!!!
Here are some details:
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Follow the Creative Home Pinterest Party Board
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Join us Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 9 p.m. EST
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Re-pin and Comment for a chance to win prizes
I’ll give out more details next week and if you have any questions in the meantime, please ask me below in the comments!! Wishing everyone a fun and safe Memorial Day weekend!!! See you next week!!
Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting says
Love this dessert and the colors – perfect for Memorial day! Have a great long weekend!
Kathleen | HapaNom says
What a cute dessert for the holiday weekend! The way summer’s heating up in Atlanta, a cool treat like this would certainly be welcome. Have a wonderful Memorial Day, Alice 🙂
Mir says
Oooh, I love granita. I have a recipe for espresso granita that is on my to-bake list! And this one is just colorful and wonderful and perfect for Memorial Day. I’m so glad we’re into frozen treats season! Have a great holiday, Alice!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
This is such a fun idea and super simple too! And you deserved all of those amazing comments on your last post. I am still moved.
mira says
This looks like the perfect dessert for the holiday weekend! Almost like strawberry sorbet (a lot easier)! Love it! Have a great weekend Alice!
Sam -- SugarSpunRun says
Loving the red white and blue colors! What a perfect summer-y dessert!
Sarah | Broma Bakery says
The start of summer deserves a frozen dessert. Loving this one, Alice!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
This dessert looks perfect, Alice! Just in time for the holiday weekend. Love the flavors!
Gayl Skibbs says
Love the dessert ideas!
Zainab says
Alice this looks so refreshing and perfect for the weekend of bbqs!!
Heather - Butter & Burlap says
Thank YOU for such a good detailed post on granita! I was always like “huh, what is this?” but now I know! I’m loving this recipe, has my name written all over it! Have a wonderful weekend :)!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says
This dessert sounds delicious! And pretty healthy! Love the red white and blue, perfect for this weekend : )
Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says
I love the colours – gorgeous dessert, Alice! 😀
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
I love that you put granita on top of vanilla ice cream! Never thought of serving like that and what a wonderful idea! This is a fairy easy red-white-blue dessert recipe that I would definitely need to try and save!
Kelly says
This looks incredible, Alice! I love the pretty colors, perfect for this weekend! The red creamsicles were our favorite when we were growing up and I love that these taste just like them but healthier. Can’t wait to try this! Have a fantastic weekend! 🙂
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
The perfect dessert for this weekend! I would love a bowl of this out on the deck in the sunshine now!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
Alice, what a wonderfully refreshing recipe this is – heck, I could just eat the strawberry granita all by itself and be so happy!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
Such a pretty and festive dessert, the perfect way to kick off summer!
Geena S says
This recipe sounds good. Except for sugar syrup I would choose to make syrup with 3/4th to 1 cup of Panela or dates and I would love the outcome.. It’s quite healthy too for panela is not refined and is nutritious and of course dates are obviously healthy too..
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
I just loved your last post, Alice. I’m still thinking about it – thank you so much.
And this granita looks like the perfect, delicious and festive dessert for this Memorial Day weekend!
Amy @Very Culinary says
I’ve decided that red, white, and blue is my favorite color combo. Absolutely love this dessert – perfect for the 115 degree summers we get where I am!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
I’ve never made granita but yours looks amazing and so so festive! Love this 🙂
Nagi@RecipeTinEats says
I didn’t get past the reference to your last post which I just read and it made me tear up..
Liz says
What a terrific holiday dessert recipe! A yummy way to get my fill of red, white and blue!!! xo
June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says
Looks like a wonderfully refreshing dessert! Perfect for Memorial day 🙂
Jolena @TheRubyKitchen says
Mmmm…this reminds me of strawberries and cream. Sounds wonderful!
David @ Spiced says
This is the perfect Memorial Day weekend dessert! Colorful…and cold. Sign me up for several bowls. I suspect that one just won’t cut it! 🙂
Julie Wood says
I want to make this dessert for the 4th of July! The Red White and Blue Granita Dessert is gorgeous and easy to make!
hipfoodiemom says
Hi Julie, if you do, please let me know how it turns out! Enjoy and have a great holiday this weekend!
rana durham says
i cant wait to chat on pinterest with you all. this dessert is so delish looking plus very healthy. gotta love that
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
My mom used to make a Watermelon Granita – it was so satisfying after a warm day! I love this version – & what I love most is it’s served with ice cream 😉
annette brown says
I love this and so does my family, big hit
annette brown says
Love this and so does my family, really refreshing
VARLET says
Bonsoir , je vais vite tenter la recette et …..le concours pour gagner ce maaaagnifique blender
Merci