1cupfresh strawberriespureed to make about 1/2 cup
1/2teaspoonvanilla
fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
For the crust: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the granita crumbs with the butter and sugar. The press mixture into a small baking dish and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool.
For the strawberry mousse: Whip the cream in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Beat in two Tablespoons of icing sugar and set aside.
In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 1/3 cup icing sugar until smooth, then add the vanilla. Mix in the strawberry puree until evenly distributed. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
To assemble and serve: Crumble the Granita biscuit crust into the bottom of the serving cups or dishes. Top with strawberry mousse and garnish with fresh strawberries. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or until ready to serve.