How to Make Coffee Granita - A Step-by-Step Guide

Coffee granita is a delicious and refreshing Italian dessert that is perfect for a hot summer day. This icy treat is made with just a few simple ingredients and is a great way to enjoy your favorite coffee in a new and unique way. The texture of coffee granita is similar to a slushy, but with a stronger coffee flavor that is sure to satisfy any coffee lover's palate.

Granita is a traditional Italian dessert that is typically made with sugar, water, and fruit juice or puree. It is ofte...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups prepared strong black coffee
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Freeze Time: 11 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 11 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Combine coffee, sugar, and coffee liqueur in a bowl with a whisk until sugar dissolves.
  • 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.
  • Take a fork and break the frozen pieces up, stirring into the liquid. Crush any large pieces with the back of the fork.
  • Return to the freezer and repeat the process every 30 minutes until you've reached your desired consistency, about 4 to 5 times total.
  • Serve immediately or return to the freezer and chill for 8 hours, or overnight, before serving for best results.
  • Nutrition

    98 cal.

    • Sodium: 2mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Potassium: 59mg