Granita di Caffe con Panna (Italian Coffee Granita)

Homemade coffee granita is easy to make ahead with espresso coffee and sugar syrup. Serve this treat in individual glasses layered with whipped cream.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 107 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup whipped cream, or to taste
• 1 cup strong espresso coffee
• 0.33333334326744 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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.