Best 15 Coffee Granita Recipes

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Cool down this summer with an icy treat that will perk you up. If you're looking for a refreshing pick-me-up, try this coffee granita. Made with coffee, water, and sugar, this simple granita is the perfect way to cool off on a hot day. This classic Italian dessert is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. You can use any type of coffee you like, and you can add different flavors, such as vanilla, chocolate, or caramel.

For a boozy twist, try adding a splash of coffee liqueur or rum. And if you want a vegan version, simply use almond milk or soy milk instead of regular milk. No matter how you make it, this coffee granita is sure to be a hit. The article also includes recipes for three other granitas: lemon granita, strawberry granita, and watermelon granita. These refreshing treats are perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

COFFEE GRANITA



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 5h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups lukewarm espresso or strong black coffee
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and stir until sugar melts. Pour mixture into 9 by 13-inch metal pan and place on level shelf in freezer for half an hour. (Mixture should only come about 1/4-inch up the side of the pan.) Remove and use a dinner fork to scrape any ice crystals that have formed on the side or bottom of the pan. Return to freezer and repeat scraping every 20 to 30 minutes for 3 to 4 hours. Once mixture is thoroughly frozen, fluff with a fork and allow flakes to "dry" in freezer another half hour before serving. When served, the granita should look like a fluffy pile of dry brown crystals.
  • Scoop into goblets and top with barely sweetened whipped cream, add additional citrus zest if desired.

COFFEE GRANITA



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Coffee with lemon is a traditional Italian pairing. Limoncello adds extra zing!

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups warm coffee
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving
Limoncello, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together the coffee, sugar, vanilla and salt until the sugar dissolves. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish and place in the freezer for 2 hours. Remove from the freezer and use a fork to scrape any of the ice that has formed.
  • Return to the freezer for another 2 hours, then repeat the scraping. If the granita is still not frozen, return to the freezer again and repeat the scraping. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top or drowned with 1/2 ounce of limoncello.

MOROCCAN COFFEE GRANITA WITH ORANGE WATER CREAM PARFAIT



Moroccan Coffee Granita with Orange Water Cream Parfait image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup espresso coffee beans
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Large pinch ground ginger
Large pinch ground nutmeg
Large pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 cardamom pod
1 whole clove
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Splash of sambuca
1 cup very cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons orange flower water
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Candied orange peel, for garnish
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the Moroccan coffee granita: Put the coffee beans, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, black pepper, cardamom and clove in a coffee grinder and process until ground.
  • Place the ground spiced coffee into a coffee maker, add 4 cups cold water and brew according to the manufacturer's directions. Transfer the brewed coffee to a small saucepan, add the granulated sugar and cook over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the sambuca.
  • Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch metal or glass baking dish. Freeze until ice crystals begin to form around the edges, 3 to 4 hours, depending on how cold your freezer is. Using a fork, stir the mixture well and return to the freezer. Continue freezing, stirring and scraping every 30 minutes, until the mixture is thoroughly frozen and the crystals are fluffy, another 3 to 4 hours.
  • For the orange water cream: Combine the cream, confectioners' sugar, orange flower water, orange zest and vanilla extract in the chilled bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Mix until soft peaks form.
  • Layer the granita and orange water cream in tall glasses. Garnish with candied orange peel and mint sprigs

COFFEE GRANITA WITH WHIPPED CREAM



Coffee Granita with Whipped Cream image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 4h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups strong brewed espresso or coffee, warm
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whipped cream, for serving
Fresh mint leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Mix together the espresso, sugar, coffee liqueur and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until the sugar is completely dissolved. Pour the liquid into an 8-inch square glass baking dish and freeze. Every 30 minutes, remove the dish from the freezer and use a fork to scrape and break up the ice crystals. Repeat until the mixture is thoroughly frozen, about 4 hours.
  • Spoon the granita into small glasses, dollop with the whipped cream and garnish with a mint leaf. Serve immediately.

CHOCOLATE NATILLAS WITH COFFEE-BEAN GRANITA



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Provided by Douglas Rodriguez

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Vanilla     Summer     Chill     Boil     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 1/4 cups whole milk, divided
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
4 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Coffee-Bean Granita

Steps:

  • Stir chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water until melted and smooth. Remove from over water.
  • Pour 3 cups whole milk into heavy medium saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring milk to simmer over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; cover and let steep 15 minutes. Whisk egg yolks and 1/4 cup milk in medium bowl to blend. Sift cornstarch over; whisk until mixture is blended and smooth. Gradually whisk in warm milk mixture. Return mixture to same saucepan. Whisk mixture constantly over medium heat until custard boils, thickens, and is smooth, about 4 minutes. Discard vanilla bean. Whisk in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, then whisk in melted chocolate. Pour pudding through fine strainer into 4-cup measuring cup. Divide chocolate pudding among 8 goblets or dessert glasses (allow about 1/2 cup chocolate pudding for each glass). Cover puddings and refrigerate overnight.
  • Top each serving with scoop of granita and serve.

COFFEE GRANITA



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Categories     Coffee     Milk/Cream     Dessert     Low Sodium     Frozen Dessert     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brewed espresso coffee or 3/4 cup very hot water mixed with 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Stir water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves and syrup boils 1 minute. Cool syrup. Mix in coffee. Pour mixture into medium-size metal bowl. Freeze until ice mixture is solid, about 3 hours.
  • Using fork, scrape ice to form flakes. Return to freezer; keep frozen until ready to serve.
  • Pile coffee granita into stemmed glasses. Top with generous amounts of whipped cream.

COFFEE-BEAN GRANITA



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Provided by Douglas Rodriguez

Categories     Coffee     Dessert     Low Fat     Frozen Dessert     Kahlúa     Summer     Vegan     Bon Appétit     Fat Free     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups water
1 cup sugar
2 1/2 cups whole coffee beans (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup coffee liqueur (such as Tia Maria or Kahlúa)

Steps:

  • Combine 4 cups water and sugar in large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil 3 minutes. Stir in coffee beans; boil 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat; cover and let steep until mixture is cool, about 3 hours. Strain liquid into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; discard coffee beans in strainer. Add coffee liqueur to liquid in dish; stir to blend. Freeze until firm, stirring every 45 minutes, about 5 hours. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and keep frozen.)
  • Before serving, scrape surface of granita with fork until crystals form. Using ice cream scoop, scoop out granita and serve.

SUGAR FREE COFFEE GRANITA



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Make and share this Sugar Free Coffee Granita recipe from Food.com.

Provided by manushag

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups strong flavored brewed coffee
1/4 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute
1/2 cup sugar-free whipped topping or 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half
chocolate syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • Dissolve Splenda in coffee and pour into an 8 x 8 inch pan. Add a little chocolate for a mocha flavor.
  • Add whipped topping and whisk.
  • Freeze 2 hours.
  • Scrape with a fork until fluffy. Freeze one more hour and scrape again. Repeat as necessary to keep it fluffy.
  • Store in freezer until ready to serve. Fluff with a fork again before serving.
  • Serve with more whipped topping if desired and a little chocolate sauce drizzled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.8, Sodium 1.6, Protein 0.1

COFFEE GRANITA



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Savor the wonderful flavors of coffee in this elegant frozen dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup coffee beans, coarsely ground
3 cups boiling water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Place coffee beans in a French press and add boiling water; stir and let stand for 4 minutes. Press down and pour into a medium bowl; add sugar and stir to dissolve.
  • Prepare an ice-water bath. Set bowl in ice water bath; stir until coffee is cooled. Pour coffee into a 9-by 13-inch glass baking dish and transfer to freezer; freeze until ice crystals start to form, about 45 minutes. Using the tines of a fork, stir ice crystals into center. Return dish to freezer; freeze for 1 hour more.
  • Place cream in the chilled bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a chilled whisk attachment; beat until soft peaks form.
  • Using the tines of a fork, scrape surface of granita to form icy flakes; divide ice crystals evenly among four glasses or serving bowls. Top each with a dollop of whipped cream; serve immediately.

COFFEE AND ORANGE GRANITA SUPREMA



Coffee and Orange Granita Suprema image

Categories     Coffee     Dairy     Dessert     Low Sodium     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Orange     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups hot espresso or strong coffee made with ground espresso coffee beans
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup well-chilled whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
Milk chocolate curls
Thin orange peel strips

Steps:

  • Mix coffee, 1/2 cup sugar, grated orange peel and ground cinnamon in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Cool to room temperature. Transfer mixture to loaf pan. Freeze until granita is consistency of shaved ice, stirring mixture with fork and breaking frozen edge pieces every 30 minutes, about 3 hours. (Granita can be made 6 hours ahead. If possible, stir every 30 minutes to 1 hour. Before serving, blend mixture in processor to break up ice.)
  • Beat chilled whipping cream and 3 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Add Grand Marnier and beat until soft peaks form again. Spoon granita into bowls. Top each dessert with dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with chocolate curls and orange peel strips and serve immediately.

COFFEE GRANITA



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups strong, hot brewed coffee, regular or decaf (see note)
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons coffee liqueur, such as Tia Maria
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine the coffee, sugar, coffee liqueur and vanilla and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch pan. Place the pan in the freezer for 1 hour, until the mixture starts to become slushy around the edges. Rake the mixture with a dinner fork to break up the crystals and place the pan back in the freezer. Every 30 minutes, rake the mixture, until it is completely frozen and granular throughout. Wrap well and keep frozen for a few hours, until ready to serve.
  • Spoon the granita into bowls or stemmed glasses, such as martini glasses, and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.

COFFEE GRANITA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups leftover strong coffee
1/3 cup sugar
Whipped cream in a can

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine the coffee and sugar. Mix until the sugar dissolves.
  • Transfer mixture to a baking dish 8 by 8 square. Put in freezer and freeze until ice granules start to form around the edges. Scrape the swap with a fork. Do this every 20 minutes or so until the mixture becomes and icy slush.
  • Serve in 4-ounce glasses topped with whipped cream.

GRANITA DI CAFFE CON PANNA (ITALIAN COFFEE GRANITA)



GRANITA DI CAFFE CON PANNA (ITALIAN COFFEE GRANITA) image

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup water
1/3 cup white sugar
1 cup strong espresso coffee
1 teaspoon (optional) vanilla extract
1 cup (or to taste) whipped cream

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Remove saucepan from heat. Add coffee and vanilla extract. Pour into a metal bowl and mix well.
  • Cool granita mixture to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Freeze for 1 hour.
  • 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.
  • Drop spoonfuls of whipped cream into 4 short glasses. Divide granita mixture evenly among the glasses. Top with remaining whipped cream.

COFFEE GRANITA



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Make and share this Coffee Granita recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Beverages

Time P1D

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

300 ml strong espresso coffee
75 g caster sugar
200 ml double cream
1 tablespoon icing sugar
cocoa powder (to dust)

Steps:

  • Mix together the warm coffee, castor sugar and stir until all the sugar has dissolved.
  • Pour into a shallow freezer container and freeze overnight.
  • The next morning, mash wit a fork to break up the ice crystals.
  • The granita should have a rough texture.
  • Return to the freezer until ready to serve.
  • Lightly whip the cream.
  • Stir in icing sugar.
  • Cover and chill until needed.
  • To serve, break up the granita and spoon into 6 glasses.
  • Top with spoonfuls of the cream and dust with cocoa powder.
  • Serve immediately as the granita will melt very quickly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.2, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 46.6, Sodium 20, Carbohydrate 17.4, Sugar 16.4, Protein 0.8

COFFEE GRANITA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 32m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups brewed espresso
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks

Steps:

  • Brew the espresso, and while it is still hot add the sugar and the lemon juice. Taste and add more sugar, to taste. Cool espresso mixture to room temperature.
  • Pour the mixture into a 13 by 9-inch pan, and set on a level shelf in the freezer. When ice crystals begin to form, approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour, remove pan from freezer and stir ice crystals. Return pan to freezer and repeat every time ice crystals form. Once all the liquid is frozen, the granita is ready.
  • To serve, use a large coffee cup or a martini glass. Place granita in dish and top with some fresh whipped cream.

Tips:

  • Use a strong coffee. This will give your granita a more intense flavor.
  • Sweeten the coffee to taste. You can use sugar, honey, or your favorite sweetener.
  • Chill the coffee mixture thoroughly before freezing. This will help it to set up properly.
  • Use an ice cream maker or a blender to freeze the coffee mixture. If you're using an ice cream maker, follow the manufacturer's instructions. If you're using a blender, blend the coffee mixture until it is slushy.
  • Transfer the granita to a freezer-safe container and freeze until solid. This will take at least 4 hours.
  • To serve, scoop the granita into glasses or bowls. You can top it with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Coffee granita is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and refreshing treat that will be enjoyed by everyone.

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