Description
Pineapple Granita is a refreshing, icy dessert made with fresh pineapple, citrus juice, and a touch of dark brown sugar, then topped with whipped cream, diced pineapple, and toasted coconut flakes. It’s a tropical, dairy-optional treat perfect for hot days or light dessert cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pineapple, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed mandarin orange juice
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- Pinch kosher salt
- Whipped cream (for serving)
- Toasted coconut flakes (for serving)
- Fresh pineapple, diced small (for serving)
Instructions
- Cube the pineapple to get about 2 cups. Juice the mandarins to make 1/2 cup of juice.
- In a blender, combine pineapple cubes, mandarin juice, dark brown sugar, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and let stand for 1 minute, then blend again.
- Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a shallow baking dish, discarding solids.
- Freeze uncovered for 2 hours, then scrape the mixture with a fork to break up ice crystals. Return to freezer.
- After another 2 hours, scrape again to maintain the granita’s flaky texture.
- Freeze for 1 additional hour or until solid. Scrape with a fork just before serving to fluff the texture.
- Serve in bowls, topped with whipped cream, diced pineapple, and toasted coconut flakes.
Notes
- Substitute pineapple with mango or passion fruit for variety.
- Use coconut whipped cream for a dairy-free topping.
- Replace lime juice with lemon or extra orange juice for a sweeter twist.
- Use a metal baking dish for quicker freezing and better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freeze
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: pineapple granita, tropical dessert, frozen dessert, dairy-free dessert, summer treat, fruit granita