4.9 from 39 votes
Rhubarb Granita with Whipped Cream (Rhubarb Ice)
A rhubarb flavored icy treat that's even better when topped with whipped cream.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 12 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 206 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 cups rhubarb (chopped- if using cups, chop first, then measure, but I highly recommend using a scale)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 oz whipping cream (optional, whipped until thick)
Instructions
- Start by making sure you have space for a metal pan in the freezer.
- Place the rhubarb, lemon juice and sugar in a pot and cook until soft. Let cool, then chill for about 2 hours or until cold.
- Put the rhubarb compote in a blender or use an immersion blender, and process to a purée.
- Mix the rhubarb purée and the water then pour into a metal pan and freeze.
- Begin setting a timer for 45 minutes intervals. When the timer sounds, remove the pan from the freezer and stir well with a fork. The first time, it will seem like it's not working, but it's okay. Put the pan back into the freezer. Continue this for at least 4 or 5 times or until the granita is ready. You will know when you have ice crystals instead of a solid mass.
- Transfer to clear serving glasses or dessert bowls, if serving immediately. If not, move the granita to a sealed container and keep frozen.
- If you are serving it with cream, top the rhubarb ice with freshly whipped, unsweetened cream. Serve with a Sicilian brioche for an authentic experience.
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Notes
- Special equipment: metal pan
- metal pan
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
206kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Potassium
205mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
479IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 205mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 479IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.