Growing up on the east coast, italian ice was a summer dessert staple. If you lived near New York, Ralph’s was your go-to shop. Near Philadelphia? Probably Rita’s. Rhode Island? You’ve definitely had a Del’s Lemonade. No matter where you grew up, you probably had a few Italian ices in your lifetime. While the name may have you believing that italian ice is most popular in Italy, many versions of the icy treat are enjoyed around the world. In Italy, this dessert is known as “granita” and commonly flavored with lemon or coffee. The best part about Italian ice? You can make it almost any flavor you want! It’s super easy to make and delicious to eat. Here, we’re sharing a recipe for our favorite Italian ices. Once your little citizens try it, we bet it will become a summertime staple for your family!
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4 people | 5 minutes |
| Passive Time |
| 3 hours |
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Get ready for the easiest dessert recipe ever! Swap out the strawberries for any fruit you want. Some of our favorites? Pineapple, lemon, mango, blueberry, orange, lime, pomegranate or peach -- you can't go wrong!
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- 3 cups strawberries `
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups ice
- Blend the fruit, sugar, honey and lemon juice with 2 cups of ice in a food processor or blender until chunky. Add the last cup of ice and blend until completely smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish and freeze for 30 minutes. Scrape the ice with a fork until slushy, then freeze again until firm, about 2 1/2 more hours.
- Once your mixture is firm, scoop out the ice into paper cups and serve!
