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Grapefruit-Campari Granita with Vanilla Whipped Cream

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Grapefruit-Campari Granita with Vanilla Whipped CreamNigel Cox

A combination of fresh grapefruit juice and Campari (the bitter Italian aperitif) gives the granita a refreshing bite. A dollop of whipped cream brings everything into balance.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

Granita:

2 cups fresh ruby red or pink grapefruit juice, divided
6 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup Campari
1 tablespoon (packed) finely grated ruby red or pink grapefruit peel
4 ruby red or pink grapefruits

Vanilla whipped cream:

1 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chilled crème fraîche or sour cream
4 teaspoons powdered sugar
1 1 1/2-inch piece vanilla bean, split lengthwise

Preparation

  1. For granita:

    Step 1

    Combine 1 cup grapefruit juice and sugar in medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil. Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 cup grapefruit juice, Campari, and grated peel. Pour mixture into 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish or metal baking pan. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 8 hours or overnight. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep frozen.

    Step 2

    Using sharp knife, cut off all peel and white pith from 4 grapefruits. Working over bowl to catch juices and using small sharp knife, cut between membranes to release segments into bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice from membranes into bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover; chill.

  2. For vanilla whipped cream:

    Step 3

    Combine whipping cream, crème fraîche, and powdered sugar in medium bowl. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; reserve bean. Using electric mixer, beat mixture until soft peaks form. Add reserved vanilla bean to cream mixture; cover and chill at least 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep chilled.Remove vanilla bean and rewhisk cream mixture until thick before using.

    Step 4

    Using fork, scrape surface of granita to form icy flakes. Divide grapefruit segments and juices from bowl among 6 dessert glasses. Divide granita among glasses. Top each with large dollop of vanilla whipped cream and serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 307.8 kcal calories
51.8% calories from fat
17.7 g fat
11.0 g saturated fat
65.4 mg cholesterol
32.2 g carbohydrates
0.8 g dietary fiber
29.2 g total sugars
31.4 g net carbohydrates
1.6 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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