Looking for granita recipes? Want an easy dinner party dessert? Try our ideas and twists.

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If you're after more ideas for refreshing sweet treats, take a look at our easy sorbet recipes and best ice cream recipes. We also have plenty of great summer dessert ideas for the warmer months.


Granita recipes

Plum, ginger and sake granita

Whip up a refreshing treat with this twist on a traditional Italian granita flavoured with plum, ginger and sake.

Three glasses of plum, ginger and sake granita surrounded by spoons and plum halves.

Tinto de verano granita

Tinto de verano means ‘summer red wine’ – sangria-like but much easier to make. Here it’s frozen into a granita or slushie and doubles as a post-lunch drink

Tinto de verano granita in three separate cups with spoons

Limoncello granita

You only need two more ingredients besides the Italian lemon-based liqueur to make this zesty, refreshing granita. It's a great one to do the day – or even week – before you have friends round. Find more ways to use limoncello.

lemoncello granita

Watermelon and mint granita

Cold watermelon is a super-refreshing treat on a hot day – this granita takes it a step further. Check out more of our watermelon recipes.

Watermelon_Mint_Granita from Bitter Honey

Raspberry granita with balsamic caramel

Try this raspberry granita with balsamic caramel to get your taste buds tingling. The natural sweetness of the sharp Italian vinegar works brilliantly with the zing of the soft fruit. We serve it here with a scoop of vanilla ice cream as a dessert.

Raspberry granita with balsamic caramel

Gin and tonic granita

This boozy granita is ideal in summer and a great shout for gin lovers. It's quick, easy and super refreshing, the perfect way to finish a rich, heavy meal. Find out how to make the perfect gin and tonic.

Gin and Tonic granita

Black cherry granita

Try our juicy, fruity, black cherry granita. It's super quick and easy to make and looks really impressive with its deep purple colour. Ideal for entertaining.

Black Cherry Granita Recipe

Calvados and apple granité

From food writer Felicity Cloake, this recipe for a light but punchy granita was inspired by a dessert she had in Normandy. It's a great way to end a meal of rich, French-style food.

Four glasses of granita with a bottle of Calvados in the background

Melon granita with cardamom cream

This recipe for melon granita makes for a great summery dessert. The contrast between the icy, fruity granita and the silky, spiced cardamom cream makes it a winning way to finish a meal. It's really easy to prepare, too.

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melon granita with cardamom cream

Redcurrant and sweet wine granita

Take advantage of the August glut of tart, fruity redcurrants to make this refreshing granita. The amount of sugar you need will depend on the sharpness of the redcurrants.

redcurrant and wine granita

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