strawberry & mascarpone granita

based on the recipe from the foodnetwork
makes 10 servings

ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup mint, chopped
• 4 cups, strawberries, chopped
• 1 cup Mascarpone
• 6 tbsp lemon juice
• chopped strawberries for garnish

instructions

1. Place the water, sugar, and mint in a saucepan and bring to a simmer to dissolve sugar Strain the mint from the syrup. Discard the mint.
2. In a food processor combine 2 cups of strawberries and lemon juice, puree. Add the cheese, and mint syrup and run the machine to combine.
3. Place the mixture in an 13 x 9 glass dish and place in the freezer for at least 4 hours.
4. To serve, use a fork to scrap the granite. Spoon the mixture into chilled bowls. Top with chopped strawberries. Serve immediately.