Unleash Your Inner Italian with this Creamy Coffee Granita!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1cupwater

  • cupwhite sugar

  • 1cupstrong espresso coffee

  • 1teaspoonvanilla extract (optional)

  • 1cupwhipped cream, or to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan; simmer until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), about 5 minutes.

  2. Remove saucepan from heat; add coffee and vanilla. Pour into a metal bowl and mix well. Cool granita mixture to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Freeze for 1 hour.

  3. Stir the granita vigorously to break up ice crystals. Repeat freezing and breaking up process 4 to 5 more times, 2 to 2 1/2 hours total.

  4. Drop spoonfuls of whipped cream into 4 short glasses. Divide granita mixture evenly among the glasses. Top with remaining whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories107
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
3g
4%
Saturated Fat
2g
11%
Cholesterol
11mg
4%
Sodium
23mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
7%
Total Sugars
18g
Protein
1g
1%
Calcium
18mg
1%
Potassium
54mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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