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granita di caffÈ con panna •italian coffee granita

Recipe by
Francine Lizotte
Surrey South, BC

Deliciously refreshing, this Italian Coffee Granita is the perfect cold treat to enjoy this summer!

yield 4 servings
prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For granita di caffÈ con panna •italian coffee granita

  • GRANITA
  • 1 1/4 c
    water
  • 1/3 c
    vanilla sugar
  • 1 1/4 c
    freshly brewed espresso coffee
  • 1 oz
    grand marnier
  • 1 tsp
    pure vanilla extract
  • WHIPPED CREAM
  • 1 c
    35% heavy cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    powdered sugar
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    cocoa powder, for dusting

How To Make granita di caffÈ con panna •italian coffee granita

  • 1
    In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add water and vanilla sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and remove from the heat.
  • 2
    Add freshly brewed espresso, Grand Marnier and pure vanilla extract. Stir well and let it cool off for 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and transfer to the freezer for 1:30 hours.
  • 4
    Take the mixture out of the freezer and scrape the frozen crystals, using a fork. Return to the freezer for 1 hour; repeat the process 5 more times.
  • 5
    When ready to serve, spoon whipped cream (*see Footnote) at the bottom of a glass or dessert cup. Add some granita and top with more whipped cream. Sprinkle on some cocoa powder. Serve immediately
  • 6
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://youtu.be/dwGnqE3d-9E
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