Total time: 4 hr 40 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 0 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy

Granita is a semi-frozen dessert much like sorbet or Italian ice, which has a crystalline texture. It is typically made with sugar, water and flavorings, though here frozen fruit does double-duty, lending flavor and natural sweetness to the mixture. To achieve a perfect, flaky snow-cone texture, break the granita mixture up with a fork into lacy chards of ice. For a finer texture, pulse the frozen mixture in a food processor a few times and fluff with a fork before serving immediately. Other yummy toppings for this mango granita include unsweetened flaked coconut, a sprinkling of finely chopped nuts, or even chopped fresh mint leaves and a squeeze of lime juice for brightness.