Tangy Passionfruit Granita (Print Version)

A tangy, icy passionfruit dessert with fresh lime for a vibrant, refreshing flavor and flaky texture.

# Components:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 cup passionfruit pulp (about 8–10 passionfruits, seeds included or strained as preferred)

→ Sweetener

02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar

→ Liquid

03 - 1 1/2 cups cold water

→ Citrus

04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine the passionfruit pulp, sugar, water, and lime juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
02 - Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish (such as a metal baking pan) to create a thin layer.
03 - Place the dish in the freezer for 45 minutes.
04 - After 45 minutes, use a fork to scrape and break up any ice crystals forming along the edges.
05 - Return the dish to the freezer. Every 30 minutes, scrape the mixture again with a fork, raking from the edges to the center, to create a fluffy, crystalline texture. Repeat for about 3 hours until the granita is frozen and flaky throughout.
06 - Serve immediately in chilled glasses or bowls, garnished with fresh passionfruit seeds or mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Dietary Friendly: Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it suitable for almost any guest.
  • Pure Flavor: The combination of fresh passionfruit and lime provides a bold, tropical zest that is incredibly refreshing.
  • No Special Equipment: Unlike sorbet or ice cream, you don't need a churner—just a shallow dish and a fork.
02 -
  • Keep your serving glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving to ensure the granita stays frozen while you enjoy it.
  • Don't skip the 30-minute scraping intervals; this is what creates the signature 'fluffy' texture rather than a solid ice block.
  • If the granita becomes too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before raking it again with a fork.
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