Recipe: Coconut-Buttermilk Granita 🥥🥭
Overview:
Tangy, refreshing, and creamier than the usual granita, this Coconut-Buttermilk Granita recipe is a delightful treat that doesn’t require any special equipment. Inspired by Didi Emmons’ “Vegetarian Planet” cookbook, it’s one of those easy and delicious desserts that will leave everyone craving for more. Best served with mango slices and lemon wedges, this dessert is a true tropical delight!
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours and 10 minutes
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 213 per serving
- Rating: ⭐⭐
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 can | Coconut milk |
| 8 slices | Fresh ginger |
| 2/3 cup | Sugar |
| 1 cup | Buttermilk |
Instructions:
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Heat Coconut Milk and Ginger:
- In a saucepan, pour the coconut milk and add the fresh ginger slices. Heat the mixture until it’s hot but not boiling. 🥥🔥
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Infuse Flavors:
- Once heated, remove the saucepan from the heat source, cover it, and let it stand for about 15 minutes. This allows the flavors of the coconut milk and ginger to infuse beautifully. 🕒
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Sweeten It Up:
- After the 15 minutes have passed, add the sugar to the coconut milk mixture. Return the saucepan to the heat and bring it to a gentle boil, stirring continuously until the sugar is completely dissolved. This will infuse a delightful sweetness into the mixture. 🍬
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Incorporate Buttermilk:
- Once the sugar is dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat once again and pour in the buttermilk. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are fully combined. The buttermilk adds a creamy tanginess to the mixture, elevating its flavor profile. 🥛
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Strain and Freeze:
- Strain the mixture into a casserole dish to remove the ginger slices and any lumps. Place the dish in the freezer and let it freeze for about two hours. After two hours, take it out and fluff the mixture with a fork to create a beautiful granular texture. Return it to the freezer for another hour. ❄️
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once properly frozen, scoop the Coconut-Buttermilk Granita into serving bowls. Garnish with fresh mango slices and lime wedges for a burst of tropical flavor. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful treat! 🥭🍋
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 213
- Fat: 11.7g
- Saturated Fat: 10.1g
- Cholesterol: 4.9mg
- Sodium: 135.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 24.3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 22.6g
- Protein: 5.1g
Keywords:
Dessert, Coconut, Fruit, Nuts, Low Protein, Sweet, Weeknight, Freezer, < 4 Hours, Easy
This Coconut-Buttermilk Granita recipe is perfect for a quick and satisfying dessert fix, especially during those hot summer days. With its tropical flavors and creamy texture, it’s bound to become a favorite in your recipe collection!
