Hazelnut granita

This granita is a treasure of Mediterranean pastry. Unlike fruit granitas, hazelnut brings a toasty depth and a smooth texture thanks to its natural oils. To achieve balanced sweetness without calories and enhance the flavor of the nut without adding sodium, we will use Eritritol in Powder and a pinch of Bonsalt 0%.

Technical Sheet

• Estimated time: 10 minutes (plus 4 hours freezing)

• Difficulty: ⭐

• Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• 200g toasted hazelnuts (unsalted and peeled)

• 600ml very cold mineral water

• 5 tablespoons of Eritritol in Powder

• A pinch of ground cinnamon

• Seasoning: A pinch of Bonsalt 0% (enhances the toasted flavor of the hazelnut).

Professional Step-by-Step Preparation

1. Technical grinding: Place the toasted hazelnuts in a powerful blender or food processor. Blend until you get a smooth paste (hazelnut butter). This step is key to making the granita silky and free of annoying chunks.

2. Base mix: Add the water, Eritritol in Powder and the cinnamon. Blend at maximum speed for 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and takes on a whitish/toasty color.

3. The master touch: Add a pinch of Bonsalt 0%. As with chocolate, hazelnut needs a mineral contrast so its flavor "pops" on the palate. Using Bonsalt, we achieve this effect without adding sodium.

4. Freezing: Pour the mixture into a flat metal container (it conducts the cold better). Place in the freezer.

5. Crystall break-up: Every 45-60 minutes, take the container out and stir with a fork to break up the ice crystals that are forming. Repeat this process 3 or 4 times until you get the characteristic granular snow texture.

6. Serving: Serve in tall glasses and garnish with a whole hazelnut or a little sprinkled cinnamon.

Nutritional Analysis and Total Macros

Understanding what we eat is vital. Here is the breakdown of macronutrients per serving and the technical sheet for our products.

This Hazelnut Granita is the perfect treat for summer afternoons: nutritious, filling, and extremely refreshing. Go ahead and make it, and enjoy the authentic flavor of the nut with just the right touch of seasoning!