Coffee Granita

Chef John's easy coffee granita recipe is the perfect frozen dessert for hot summer days.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 98 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
• 3 cups prepared strong black coffee
• 0.75 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine coffee, sugar, and coffee liqueur in a bowl with a whisk until sugar dissolves.

Step 2

Pour mixture into an 8x12- or 9x13-inch dish. Freeze, uncovered, until it just starts to get slushy around the outside, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Step 3

Take a fork and break the frozen pieces up, stirring into the liquid. Crush any large pieces with the back of the fork.

Step 4

Serve immediately or return to the freezer and chill for 8 hours, or overnight, before serving for best results.

Step 5

Return to the freezer and repeat the process every 30 minutes until you've reached your desired consistency, about 4 to 5 times total.