Creamy Blueberry Citrus Vanilla Granita

Name: Creamy Blueberry Citrus Vanilla Granita
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión
Ingredients: 9 oz fresh or frozen blueberries; 3/4 cup water; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tsp orange zest; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup plain yogurt; 4 cups crushed ice; 1/8 tsp pinch of salt; 8 leaves fresh basil leaves

An original chilled drink that combines a quick blueberry syrup with a touch of orange and vanilla, finished with a creamy texture from plain yogurt and crushed ice. Refreshing, aromatic, and balanced.

10 minPrep

10 minCook

20 minTotal

4Servings

VegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

Adjust servings

250 g fresh or frozen blueberries (for the concentrado of fruta)
180 ml water (for cocinar the fruta)
45 g honey (ajustar to taste)
4 g orange zest (solo the parte orange)
60 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed)
5 ml vanilla extract (puro if possible)
240 g plain yogurt (cold)
480 g crushed ice (well cold)
1 g pinch of salt (realza the sabor)
8 g fresh basil leaves (more extra for decorar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

119 kcal

Calories

3.1 g

Protein

23.4 g

Carbs

1.8 g

Fat

1.9 g

Fiber

21.5 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Dairy

Instructions

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1. In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, water, honey, orange zest, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit softens and releases its juices.
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2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the orange juice, vanilla extract, and 4 fresh basil leaves. Let it infuse for 2 minutes.
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3. Blend the mixture with an immersion blender or countertop blender until smooth. For a silkier texture, strain the concentrate to remove the skins.
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4. Let the blueberry concentrate cool until lukewarm or cold. To speed this up, place it in the refrigerator for 5 minutes.
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5. In a blender, add the cooled concentrate, plain yogurt, crushed ice, and the remaining 4 basil leaves. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until thick and slushy.
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6. Taste and adjust with a little more honey if desired, blending 5 more seconds to combine.
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7. Serve immediately in 4 chilled glasses and garnish with extra basil leaves and a little more orange zest if desired.

Chef tips

For a more granita-like texture, use freshly crushed ice and pre-chilled glasses. If you prefer a lighter drink, add an extra 60 ml (1/4 cup) cold water when blending.

Substitutions

You can replace the honey with agave syrup for a strict vegetarian version. Basil can be swapped for mild mint, and plain yogurt can be replaced with lactose-free or plant-based yogurt, adjusting allergens and tags accordingly.

What I used to make it

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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Teakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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