Charentais Granita With Chantilly Cream
Charentais Granita With Chantilly Cream is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place sugar, 1/2 cup water, and orange peel in small saucepan.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace sugar, 1/2 cup water, and orange peel in small saucepan.
Bring to simmer over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.
Reduce heat to medium.
Simmer 1 minute.
Pour into 8x8x2-inch metal pan and cool.
Puree melon in processor until smooth but some texture remains.
Measure scant 2 cups melon puree and add to syrup in pan.
Whisk to blend.
Freeze mixture until thoroughly frozen, about 4 hours, stirring with fork every 1 1/2 hours.
Cover and keep frozen.
Using electric mixer, beat cream and sugar in medium bowl until peaks form.
Using fork, scrape granita into icy flakes.
Spoon 2 rounded tablespoons granita into each of 6 glasses.
Top granita with 1 rounded tablespoon whipped cream.
Repeat layering with granita and whipped cream.
Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired, and serve immediately.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.
