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Buttermilk & Lemongrass Granita
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9 INGREDIENTS • 8 STEPS • 11HRS 30MINS

Buttermilk & Lemongrass Granita

Buttermilk is a staple in Southern baking, the soured milk does wonders for biscuits, cornbread, cakes, and pancakes. But I would have never expected it to be so incredible in a frozen dessert. The creamy tang of the buttermilk combines with coconut, lemongrass and ginger in this recipe for a granita that is unlike any granita you have ever tasted.
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Buttermilk is a staple in Southern baking, the soured milk does wonders for biscuits, cornbread, cakes, and pancakes. But I would have never expected it to be so incredible in a frozen dessert. The creamy tang of the buttermilk combines with coconut, lemongrass and ginger in this recipe for a granita that is unlike any granita you have ever tasted.
11HRS 30MINS
Total Time
$1.02
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
US / Metric
Coconut Milk
1 can
(14.5 oz)
Coconut Milk
make sure to stir or shake the can before opening
Cream of Coconut
1/2 cup
Cream of Coconut
Fresh Ginger
1/2 in
Fresh Ginger, peeled, thinly sliced
Fresh Lemongrass Paste
1 Tbsp
Fresh Lemongrass Paste
Buttermilk
2 cups
Cantaloupe
1
Cantaloupe
or melon of choice
or Sliced Mango
Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
to taste
Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
for serving
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
365
Fat
15.9 g
Protein
4.4 g
Carbs
53.4 g
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step 1
In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the Coconut Milk (1 can), Cream of Coconut (1/2 cup), Fresh Ginger (1/2 in), Granulated Sugar (1 cup), and Fresh Lemongrass Paste (1 Tbsp).
step 2
Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the sugar has completely dissolved, 3 to 4 minutes.
step 3
Remove from the heat, stir in the Buttermilk (2 cups) and Vanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp), and allow the mixture to steep for 20 minutes.
step 4
Strain into a freezer-safe, 9x13-inch (23x33cm) baking dish or pan, discarding the solids. Allow the mixture to come to room temperature, cover, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.
step 5
Transfer the dish to the freezer and freeze for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the granita from the freezer and scrape with a fork, breaking it up and flaking it until you have a fluffy frozen slushie. It will likely be quite loose still, but that's okay. (The scraping helps create ice crystals, which give the finished dessert its requisite crunchy, flakey texture, and it keeps the mixture from freezing solid.)
step 6
Return the dish to the freezer for 1 hour, and scrape again. Return to the freezer for 1 more hour, and then give it a final scrape before serving.
step 7
Meanwhile, if you plan to serve the granita with the coconut flakes, put them in a small dry skillet over medium heat. Toast the Unsweetened Coconut Flakes (to taste), stirring occasionally, until it has browned very lightly and smells slightly nutty, 3 to 4 minutes. Keep an eye on it, as coconut goes from toasted to burnt very quickly.
step 8
Serve the granita with the Cantaloupe (1) and toasted coconut, if desired. Leftover granita will keep, in a covered container in the freezer, for up to 6 months. If completely frozen, let it warm up for 30 minutes at room temperature before giving it a final scrape.
step 8 Serve the granita with the Cantaloupe (1) and toasted coconut, if desired. Leftover granita will keep, in a covered container in the freezer, for up to 6 months. If completely frozen, let it warm up for 30 minutes at room temperature before giving it a final scrape.
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Gluten-Free
Shellfish-Free
Fall
Vegetarian
Dessert
Italian
Summer
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