Toffee Granita
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You know that moment when you're craving something sweet and frozen but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? This toffee granita is exactly what I make when I want an impressive dessert that takes barely forty five minutes from start to finish. The beauty of this recipe is its simplicity: you're basically making a silky toffee syrup, freezing it with a fork a few times, and serving up pure joy. Heavy cream brings richness and also contains fat soluble vitamins that help your body absorb nutrients better. Whether you're entertaining guests or just treating yourself, this is an incredibly affordable way to look like you've mastered the art of Italian frozen desserts.
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Ingredients
- 800 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 600 mlwater(null)
- 400 gtoffee bits(null)
- 200 ggranulated sugar (for caramelizing)(null)
- 300 mlheavy cream(null)
- 150 gunsalted butter(null)
- 1 mlvanilla extract(null)
- 1 gsalt(null)
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Instructions
- 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and salt. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Pay close attention to the heat to prevent burning.
- 2
Bring the sugar mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and carefully whisk in the toffee bits until they have melted and the mixture is smooth.
Tip: Be patient, as this may take a few minutes.
- 4
Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the heavy cream and unsalted butter until well combined.
Tip: The mixture will bubble and steam vigorously, so be careful.
- 5
Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish and place it in the freezer.
Tip: Use a 9x13-inch baking dish to create a smooth surface.
- 6
Every 30 minutes, remove the dish from the freezer and use a fork to scrape the mixture and break up any ice crystals that have formed.
Tip: This is called tempering the mixture and will help it to freeze evenly.
- 7
Continue to temper the mixture for 2-3 hours, or until it has reached the desired consistency.
Tip: The granita is ready when it has reached a slushy, crystalline texture.
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