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    Orange Granita with Almond Whipped Cream

    Jun 3, 2019 · 10 Comments

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    this orange granita does take a few hours, but the process is so hands off that you won't even notice until your crunchy, citrusy dessert is ready! 

    i love ice. if you give me ice, i can almost guarantee i'll be a happier person. i take my friends' cups when they're done with their drinks, and hoard all that ice. at least, i did until my dentist called me out for chewing ice.

    but it was inevitable that i'd post granita on here, because i still love ice.

    granita is basically flavored ice, the coarse italian version of shaved ice. the base of this orange granita is juice: pour storebought orange juice into a shallow container, stick in the freezer, and you're almost there.

    every 30 minutes or so, aka whenever you get bored and wander into the kitchen for snacks or tea, run a fork through the granita to scrape up the ice crystals and make sure that they don't freeze together into one big ice block. after 3 hours, you have granita!

    Clear champagne flute filled with crushed orange colored ice, a dollop of whipped cream and a sliced peach.

    i've layered this orange granita into champagne glasses; definitely not necessary, but we're treating ourselves, we're living our lives. (i also don't care for champagne, so i wouldn't use these glasses otherwise).

    a cloud of almond-flavored whipped cream (slice of summery peach on top optional) doesn't hurt either.

    the crunchy, citrus-y granita goes so well with a little bit of almond-y decadent cream, like classy ice your dentist won't be as mad at you for chomping on.

    This orange granita feels like the convenience store slushie's older, fancier cousin. #orange #orangejuice #granita #summertime

    want more fruity creamy desserts? these matcha cherry creamsicles are a personal favorite, as is this coconut sago with strawberries!

    5 from 2 votes
    This orange granita feels like the convenience store slushie's older, fancier cousin. #orange #orangejuice #granita #summertime
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    Orange Granita with Almond Whipped Cream
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Freeze Time
    2 hrs
    Total Time
    2 hrs 10 mins
     

    It's like a classy creamsicle! Fruity orange granita with dreamy almond whipped cream.

    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: almond extract, dessert, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, granita, heavy cream, italian, juice, no-bake, orange, summer, vegetarian, whipped cream
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 107 kcal
    Ingredients
    • 2 cups orange juice
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
    • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
    Instructions
    1. Pour the juice into a 9x13" pan and freeze for 2-3 hours. Depending on the size of your pan, the granita will freeze at a different speed (ie a bigger pan means the juice will freeze faster). Every 20-30 minutes, using a fork, scrape the ice (all of it, not just the top layer), to make sure that the juice doesn't freeze into one block.
    2. In a medium bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Add the almond extract, then mix until combined.
    3. Divide the granita between 6 champagne glasses, then top with the whipped cream. Serve immediately.
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    1. mimi rippee says

      June 04, 2019 at 6:43 am

      wow, what a wonderful flavor combination! Pretty pictures, too!

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    2. Kelly @ Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats says

      June 04, 2019 at 7:19 am

      Mmmm creamsicles are the BEST!!! I bet the addition of almond flavor makes these just to die for! Perfect for summer!!

      Reply
    3. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

      June 04, 2019 at 10:24 am

      What a refreshing idea for summer! I love that you added almond extract to your cream, it's so tasty!

      Reply
    4. mae says

      June 05, 2019 at 2:23 pm

      that does sound good. I read somewhere that chewing on ice signals that you have some type of vitamin deficiency. Also bad for your teeth.

      best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

      Reply
    5. priya says

      June 10, 2019 at 12:59 am

      I totally love the combination of orange and almonds 🙂 totally drooling over this.5 stars

      Reply
    6. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

      June 14, 2019 at 1:30 pm

      Your dessert reminds me of an adult creamsicle. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Maria | kitchenathoskins says

      June 18, 2019 at 7:31 am

      Granitas are always the best summer treat in my opinion. It is so easy, flavorful, guilt free and uses the best that the season has to offer!! I totally love the whipped cream topping which makes it a elegant dessert!5 stars

      Reply
    8. Aaliya says

      June 23, 2019 at 11:17 pm

      Oh wow, It looks so yummy I love orange juice with a combination of almond.

      Reply
    9. sherry says

      July 21, 2019 at 7:06 pm

      this looks so pretty! i do love an orange-flavoured dessert. i love that you've just used juice for the granita and not added any other syrups etc. so it's good for you too:) cheers sherry

      Reply
    10. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

      July 27, 2019 at 6:57 pm

      So pretty and I bet refreshing too such a great idea.

      Reply

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