Lulo Granita with Coconut Flakes

A refreshing and tangy frozen dessert featuring the unique flavor of lulo fruit, topped with toasted coconut flakes for a delightful textural contrast.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

2 hours 25 minutes (including freezing time)

Calories

275 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£2.79/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Breakfast•Dessert

Cuisine:

Thai

Dietary:

Gluten-Free•Dairy-Free

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2cupsLulo pulp(Fresh or frozen. If using fresh, extract the pulp by blending lulos and straining out the seeds.)

£10.00

1cupWater

0.5cupSugar(Adjust to taste based on the sweetness of the lulos.)

£0.30

1tablespoonLime juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.25

0.5cupUnsweetened shredded coconut

£0.60

Total Cost

£11.15

£2.79 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.
Spread the shredded coconut on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for 5-10 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Let cool completely.
3.
In a blender, combine the lulo pulp, water, sugar, and lime juice.
4.
Blend until smooth.
5.
Pour the mixture into a shallow dish (e.g., 9x13 inch baking pan).
6.
Place in the freezer for 30 minutes. Use a fork to scrape the frozen edges towards the center, breaking up any large ice crystals.
7.
Return to the freezer for another 30 minutes. Repeat the scraping process.
8.
Continue this process every 30 minutes for about 1.5-2 hours, or until the granita is completely frozen and has a light, fluffy texture.
9.
To serve, scrape the granita with a fork to create icy crystals. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.

Buy ingredients on Loop

My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (150g)

275 kcal / 1151 kJ

Carbs

35.4g

14% of RDA

Fat

15.5g

22% of RDA

Protein

2.2g

4% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5.5 g

18% of RDA

Sugar

30.3 g

34% of RDA

Sodium

7 mg

Saturated Fat

14.1 g

71% of RDA

Chef's Tips

If you don't have lulos, you can substitute with passion fruit pulp, but the flavor will be different.

Adjust the sugar level to your liking depending on the sweetness of the lulos.

Don't skip the scraping process, as it's what creates the characteristic granita texture.

For a more intense lulo flavor, reduce the amount of water.

Store leftover granita in an airtight container in the freezer.

Cooking Equipment

Blender

Oven

Shallow dish (e.g., 9x13 inch baking pan)

Fork

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

Share this recipe

Loading recipe...