An iced dessert that uses the fruits of winter

A DIY dessert you can serve straight from cold storage gets my vote every time, as it comes in so handy for company and the occasional personal reward. Here, the brightest colors of winter fruit are represented in pomegranate and Valencia orange juices, and blood oranges. The liquids are frozen separately, in layers, and when you scrape through to serve the granita, the effect is light and pretty. The mixture is plenty tart and just a bit sweet, so an in-between layer of coconut milk makes all the difference. This recipe earns extra points because there’s no cooking, barely any prep work — and it clocks in at a mere 90 calories and 3 grams of fat per serving.

Tip — Valencia orange juice has rich color and tastes sweeter than regular orange juice. Look for it in the produce department refrigerated juice case.