Coconut and blueberry granita

Looking for an easy no-churn iced dessert? Try our refreshing coconut and blueberry granita. All you need is five ingredients and enough space in your freezer!

• Why it’s so good: “This is a cool way (literally!) to serve granita,” says head of food Tom Shingler. “The deep, almost wine-like flavour of the blueberries contrasts with the light, refreshing coconut water-based slushy to create something balanced. I like to keep the crystals quite big and chunky in the blueberry granita to create a crunchier finish than the coconut one. So simple, entirely make-ahead and great to whip out when you’re enjoying a particularly hot evening.”
• Easy frozen dessert: Unlike ice cream, sorbets and granitas are easy to make at home. Rather than being dairy-based, they’re water-based – which means they don’t need the same intense churning as milk or cream. “With granita especially, crunchy bits of ice are actively encouraged,” says Tom.
• Scale it up: This easy recipe scales up easily.

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