Granita di Caffè with Cocoa

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Granita di Caffè with Cocoa: Granita di Caffè with Cocoa, italian coffee granita served with cream, served in an…

Italian coffee granita served with cream. A homestyle take on a drink from Italy, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 3.2 hours.

Prep 10 min

Flavor Cocoa

Serve Blended

Cooling 3 hr

Total 3 hr 10 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups (11.0 fl oz)fresh brewed coffee
¼ cup (55.0 g)granulated sugar
6.0 tbsp (95.0 ml)pasteurized whipping cream
10.0 gfinely grated dark chocolate
2.0 tbsp (10.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder

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Instructions

While fresh brewed coffee is hot, dissolve the sugar into it.
Chill the sweetened coffee, then pour into a shallow freezer-safe tray and freeze.
Every 30 minutes, scrape forming ice crystals with a fork for 2–3 hours until fluffy granita is formed.
For this original cocoa adaptation, add 10 g unsweetened cocoa powder to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
Whip the cream lightly and layer the granita and cream into two chilled glasses; finish with grated chocolate.

Tips

Contains a possible caffeine source; exact caffeine per serving varies with products and extraction.
Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make granita di caffè with cocoa?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep, plus 3 hours to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store granita di caffè with cocoa?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make granita di caffè with cocoa ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Italian coffee granita served with cream. A homestyle take on a drink from Italy, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 3.2 hours.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

282 Calories / serving

17.6g Fat

32.6g Carbs

2.2g Protein

29.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~564 cal · 35g fat · 65g carbs · 4g protein · 59g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.