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.
Granita di Caffè with Vanilla
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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
Vanilla
Serve
Blended
Cooling
3 hr
Total
3 hr 10 min
Yield
2 glasses
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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glasses
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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
- ½ tsp (3.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
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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 vanilla adaptation, add 3 ml pure vanilla extract 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 vanilla?
Plan on 10 minutes of prep, plus 3 hours to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.
How should I store granita di caffè with vanilla?
Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I make granita di caffè with vanilla ahead?
Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (3 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.
274
Calories / serving
16.9g
Fat
29.9g
Carbs
1.2g
Protein
29.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (2 servings): ~548 cal · 34g fat · 60g carbs · 2g protein · 59g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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