TLC Cooking "Strawberry Granita"

Strawberry Granita

Strawberry Granita

YIELD Makes 8 servings
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Net Carbs 13g

INGREDIENTS

1	quart fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4	cup powdered sugar
1/4	cup water
2	tablespoons sugar substitute*
1	to 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
1/2	cup fat-free whipped topping (optional)

*This recipe was tested with sucralose-based sugar substitute.

PREPARATION:

Combine strawberries, powdered sugar, water, sugar substitute and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in blender. Process until smooth. If necessary, add additional 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice.
Pour into 8-inch square baking pan. Cover with foil and freeze 2 hours or until slushy. Remove from freezer and stir to break mixture up into small chunks. Cover and return to freezer. Freeze 2 hours, then stir to break granita up again. Cover and freeze at least 4 hours or overnight.
To serve, scrape surface of granita with large metal spoon to shave off thin pieces. Spoon into individual bowls and top each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped topping, if desired. Serve immediately.

This recipe appears in: Ice Cream & Sorbets

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