STRAWBERRY GRANITA

Allergy	Milk
Dietary	Gluten Free, Vegan
Meal type	Dessert, Snack
Misc	Child Friendly, Freezable, Serve Cold
Occasion	Barbecue, Birthday Party, Casual Party, Easter, Valentines day
By author	EVOO Marketplace-Lauren May

Ingredients

Granita
Step 1
Wash, hull and slice the berries thinly to allow maximum soaking.
Step 2
In a large bowl, toss the sliced berries with sweetener (sugar, splenda) if desired.
Step 3
Pour Dark Chocolate Balsamic over berries until evenly coated and submerged.
Step 4
Let berries marinate in Chocolate balsamic at room temperature for up to 5 hours, tossing and stirring periodically. You will notice the natural sugars and red hue of berries beginning to seep into the balsamic, creating a syrup-like texture.
Step 5
Once the correct sweetness and thickness is achieved, transfer berries and balsamic to a food processor and blend until completely smooth
Step 6
Additional fresh berries may be added during the blending process to achieve richness of color.
Step 7
Pour mixture into a glass baking pan and store in freezer until completely frozen. To serve, scrape the Granita mixture with a fork, achieving a granulated texture
Chantilly Creme
Step 8
In a large mixer bowl using a whisk attachment, whip the cream at high speed until thickness develops.
Step 9
As the whip develops, slowly add confectioners sugar or sugar substitute gradually – to taste.
Step 10
Finish by whipping in vanilla extract – can be served by spoon or via piping bag for an elegant look.