**Coffee Granita with Whipped Cream: A Refreshing Treat for Coffee Lovers**
Beat the heat with a delightful Coffee Granita, a semi-frozen coffee dessert that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian treat is made with strong coffee, sugar, and water, then frozen until slushy. Served with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings, this icy coffee delight is the perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer day. Our recipe offers a simple and straightforward method for making this refreshing beverage, ensuring a smooth and flavorful granita every time. Additionally, we provide a variation for a boozy Coffee Granita, infused with a shot of espresso and amaretto liqueur, for those seeking an extra kick. For a luscious and creamy alternative, try our Coffee Granita with Mascarpone Cream, where the smooth and velvety mascarpone adds a touch of richness and elegance to the coffee granita. Whichever recipe you choose, you're in for a delightful coffee experience that will keep you cool and refreshed.
COFFEE GRANITA (WITH SWEETENED WHIPPED CREAM)
Steps:
- Combine the coffee, sugar, coffee liqueur, and vanilla and stir until the sugar dissolves. Pour the mixture in a flat pan that's about 9 by 13-inches. Place the pan in the freezer for one hour, until it starts to become slushy around the edges. Rake the mixture with a large fork to break up the crystals and place it back into the freezer. Every 30 minutes, rake the mixture until it is completely frozen and granular throughout. Freeze until ready to serve.
- Spoon the granite into pretty stemmed glasses and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.
- Place the cream, sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on medium and then high speed until the cream just forms stiff peak.
COFFEE WHIPPED CREAM
Calling all mocha lovers! You can now get your caffeine fix through this coffee whipped cream. This tasty topper is a perfect addition to chocolaty desserts, cozy hot cocoa and more. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a chilled small glass bowl and using chilled beaters, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar, cocoa and coffee granules; beat until soft peaks form. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
GRANITA DI CAFFE CON PANNA (ITALIAN COFFEE GRANITA)
You are sure to see people enjoying coffee granita if you visit Sicily during the summer months. Here's the recipe so you can make it at home. It's very easy to do but requires a lot of freezing so best to prepare in advance. It's usually served with whipped cream both at the bottom and on top of the glass, alongside a sweet brioche roll. You can store in the freezer for a few days, just make sure to stir well before serving.
Provided by lacucinadinadia
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 3h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 22.6 mg, Sugar 18 g
COFFEE GRANITA (CAFFé GRECO)
How to make a quick and easy summer dessert.
Categories Coffee Dessert Frozen Dessert Vanilla Gourmet Fat Free Kidney Friendly Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings or about 3 3/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Stir together coffee and sugar in a bowl until sugar is dissolved, then stir in vanilla. Pour into an 8-inch metal baking pan (1-quart capacity) and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes, until slushy, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir vigorously with a fork until slightly smoother and more uniform in texture, 30 seconds. Freeze until firm enough to scoop, about 30 minutes more.
- Divide granita among serving dishes and top with whipped cream.
COFFEE GRANITA
I'm showing you how to make this incredibly refreshing Italian treat. I'm not saying that a coffee granita is the best frozen dessert ever, and I'm not saying this is the best coffee dessert ever, but this might be the best frozen coffee dessert ever. The technique could not be any easier. Serve in a clear glass garnished with sweetened whipped cream and a pinch of cocoa.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 11h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- 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 Facts : Calories 97.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 0 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.4 mg
Tips:
- Use a coffee pot that brews a concentrated cup of coffee. If your coffee is weak, the granita will be too.
- To make sure the sugar is completely dissolved, heat the coffee and sugar mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is no longer gritty.
- If you don't have a blender, you can use a food processor to make the granita. Just be sure to pulse it until the mixture is slushy, not completely smooth.
- If you want a smoother granita, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before freezing.
- Serve the granita immediately or store it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
Coffee granita is a delicious and refreshing way to enjoy your favorite coffee drink. It's perfect for a hot summer day or a cold winter night. And with just a few simple ingredients, it's easy to make at home. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give coffee granita a try. You won't be disappointed.
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