Butterscotch Granita
Prep
10 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You know how sometimes you crave something rich and indulgent but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? This butterscotch granita is exactly that. It comes together in just ten minutes with no cooking required, making it perfect for when guests arrive unexpectedly or you need a fancy dessert fast. The combination of butter, butterscotch syrup, and cream creates this luxurious frozen treat, while the egg whites add a silky texture that feels absolutely decadent. Plus, heavy cream contains fat soluble vitamins that help your body absorb nutrients better. Trust me, this one's going to become your go to dessert.
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Ingredients
- 600 ggranulated sugar
- 600 mlwater
- 200 gbutter(unsalted)
- 120 gbutterscotch syrup
- 80 gheavy cream(optional)
- 3 egg whitesegg whites
- 6 gsalt
- 2 mLvanilla extract
- 120 gbutterscotch chips
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Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove saucepan from heat and stir in butterscotch syrup, heavy cream (if using), egg whites, salt, and vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
- 3
Pour mixture into a 20x20cm rectangular baking dish and place in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, remove from freezer and use a fork to scrape the mixture and break up any forming ice crystals. Repeat this process for 2-3 hours, or until the desired consistency is reached.
- 4
Once the granita has reached the desired consistency, remove it from the freezer and use a fork to scrape it and break up any remaining ice crystals. Transfer the granita to a serving dish and top with butterscotch chips.
- 5
Cover the granita with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- 6
Serve the butterscotch granita immediately, garnished with additional butterscotch chips if desired.
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