Strawberry Granita with Whipped Cream

A refreshing frozen dessert made with fresh strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice, topped with pillowy whipped cream. This Italian-style ice treat has a light, crystalline texture perfect for hot summer days.

6 servings
4 hr

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sliced hulled strawberries
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • cups cold water
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup chilled whipping cream

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Puree strawberries, sugar, and salt in processor until smooth. Add water and lemon juice and process to blend. Strain into 8x8x2-inch metal baking pan. Cover with foil and place in freezer. Stir with fork every hour until frozen, about 4 hours. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen. Using fork, scrape granita down length of pan, forming icy flakes. Return to freezer. Beat 1 cup chilled whipping cream until firm peaks form. Divide cream among dishes. Spoon granita over and serve immediately.

    240 min