Italian Coffee Granita

Ingredients

• 2 cups (470ml) strong espresso coffee 2 cups (470ml) strong espresso coffee
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped cream, for serving (optional) Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
• Coffee beans, for garnish (optional) Coffee beans, for garnish (optional)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 0g, 0g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 30g, 30g
• Protein: 0g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 0g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Brew the espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
2. 2.
   In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled coffee, sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
3. 3.
   Pour the mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish and place it in the freezer.
4. 4.
   After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape the frozen edges of the mixture towards the center. Repeat this process every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, or until the granita has a slushy texture.
5. 5.
   Once the granita is ready, scoop it into serving glasses or bowls.
6. 6.
   Serve the Italian Coffee Granita as is or top it with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with coffee beans for an extra touch of elegance.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Espresso coffee — Use a high-quality espresso or strong coffee for the best flavor. If you don't have an espresso machine, you can use a Moka pot or a French press to make strong coffee.

Tips & Tricks

• For an adult twist, you can add a splash of coffee liqueur to the mixture before freezing.
• If you prefer a sweeter granita, you can adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste.
• To speed up the freezing process, you can pour the mixture into an ice cream maker instead of using the fork scraping method.

Serving advice

Serve the Italian Coffee Granita in chilled glasses or bowls to keep it cool for longer. For an extra touch, drizzle some chocolate syrup over the granita before adding the whipped cream and coffee bean garnish.

Presentation advice

To make the presentation more appealing, serve the granita in transparent glassware to showcase its beautiful brown color and granular texture. You can also sprinkle some cocoa powder on top for an elegant touch.