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How to Make Coffee Granita
This refreshing granita al caffè is a classic Sicilian treat made with sweetened and frozen strong coffee with its ice crystals scraped to perfection. Light, frosty, and full of bold espresso flavor, it’s the perfect breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up on a hot day.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 15m⏳ Prep: 15 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- baking dish
- pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a medium bowl or pitcher, stir the sugar into the hot coffee until dissolved. Stir in the vanilla if using. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired. It should taste slightly sweeter than you’d drink it, as freezing will dull the sweetness. The more sugar you add, the slushier the granita will be. The less sugar, the more icy the texture will be.
2
Pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish, then place in the freezer for ⏱️ 45 minutes.
3
Once ice crystals begin forming around the edges, use a fork to scrape them toward the center. Return to the freezer.
4
Continue scraping every ⏱️ 30-45 minutes until the mixture is fully frozen into fluffy, separate ice crystals. This usually takes about ⏱️ 3-4 hours total, but will vary depending on the size of your pan.
5
Mix the ice crystals together to make them slushier until you reach your desired consistency. Place back in the freezer to firm up for a few minutes before serving if it starts melting too much.
6
Scrape thoroughly each time to avoid large pieces of crunchy ice, then stir the crystals around at the end until you reach your desired consistency.
7
Spoon it into chilled glasses and top with whipped cream if desired. Serve quickly before it melts!
Nutrition Facts
calories
197 kcal
fat Content
0.2 g
serving Size
1 serving
sugar Content
50 g
sodium Content
4 mg
protein Content
0.2 g
carbohydrate Content
50 g
saturated Fat Content
0.003 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.033 g
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