Piña Colada Granita
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Calories
275 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Mexican, International
Piña Colada Granita
Description
The Piña Colada Granita begins by blending pineapple cubes, coconut water, and sugar until smooth and the sugar dissolves. This mixture is combined with coconut milk and cream of coconut for richness and creamy coconut flavor. The mixture is poured into a metal pan and frozen.
During freezing, the granita is scraped every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals, promoting a slushy, flaky texture rather than a solid block of ice. This process continues for about four hours until the granita achieves a soft, icy consistency. Coconut flakes can be sprinkled on top before serving for added texture and visual appeal.
The granita provides a sweet and tropical taste derived from pineapple and coconut ingredients. Its icy texture is lighter than ice cream, making it refreshing and suitable for hot weather or as a light dessert option.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pineapple cubed, fresh
- 1 cup coconut water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 cup coconut milk light
- ⅔ cup cream of coconut
- coconut flakes optional, for topping
Instructions
- In a blender, place the first 3 ingredients and process until smooth and the sugar dissolves.
- Add this mixture to a metal pan plus the coconut milk and cream of coconut. Stir with a whisk.
- Place in the freezer and after 30 minutes, break up the crystals that have formed. Using the tines of a fork, rake & stir the mixture every 30 minutes, scraping edges and breaking up any chunks as the mixture freezes, until granita is slushy and frozen, about 4 hours.
- When is ready to serve, rake a fork through the granita one last time, add your toppings, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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