Strawberry, Mint and Mascarpone Granita

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   Add water, 1/2 sugar, and mint in small sauce pan and bring to boil, stirring often.

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   Turn down the heat to low, and let simmer to infuse mint.

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   Then strain mint from syrup through fine sieve.

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   In food processor, add 2 cups of strawberries with remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar.

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   Process until the strawberries are pureed.

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   Add mascarpone cheese, lemon juice, and salt.

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   Process until mascarpone is completely blended and smooth.

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   Pour in mint simple syrup and process until well mixed.

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   Transfer strawberry mixture in 8 by 8-inch glass baking dish and put dish into freezer.

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    It will take about 4 hours for mixture to be frozen.

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    Just before serving, with fork scrape granita.

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    Spoon mixture into bowls that are chilled in the freezer.

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    Place chopped or sliced strawberries on top.

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    Serve and enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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