Coffee granita is a classic Italian frozen dessert that captures the bold aroma of espresso in a refreshing, spoonable treat. Simple yet sophisticated, it’s perfect as a summer dessert or an afternoon indulgence, especially when topped with softly whipped cream. Let’s see how to make it.
Vegetarian
Traditional
Summer
Vegetarian
Coffee Granita
Coffee granita is a refreshing Italian frozen dessert made with espresso, sugar and a touch of rum, finished with whipped cream.
Ingredients
- Strong espresso coffee 600 ml
- Granulated sugar 100 g
- Rum 2 tablespoons
- Whipping cream as needed
Tools
- Espresso machine
- Bowl
- Shallow container
- Fork
- Freezer
Instructions
- Prepare strong espresso coffee and pour it into a bowl while still warm.
- Add sugar and rum, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Pour into a shallow container.
- Freeze until almost solid.
- Scrape with a fork to create crystals and return to the freezer.
- Repeat once fully frozen.
- Serve in chilled glasses and top with whipped cream.
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories
165 kcal
165 kcal
Fat
6 g
6 g
Carbohydrates
24 g
24 g
Protein
2 g
2 g
Sugar
22 g
22 g
Fiber
0 g
0 g
Sodium
20 mg
20 mg
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