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Coffee Granita (Granita al Caffè con Panna)
Coffee granita is a cool and refreshing dessert that you can easily prepare at home. It's perfect for a hot summer day and can be a delightful treat after a meal with friends.Adding a bit of whipped cream makes it even more delicious, turning it into a sweet and refreshing break in the middle of a warm afternoon.This dessert is both fresh and flavorful, making it an excellent choice when you're craving something sweet but also want to stay cool. Coffee granita is particularly popular during the summer months, as it combines the invigorating taste of coffee with the icy freshness of granita.
Ingredients
- 250 ml espresso 1 cup
- 250 ml water 1 cup
- 80 g granulated sugar ~4 tablespoons
- whipping cream to taste
Instructions
- First, make some coffee using either an espresso machine or a traditional Italian Moka pot. Once it's ready, set it aside for now.
- Next, take a saucepan and pour some water into it. Add sugar to the water and place the saucepan on the stove.
- Heat the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquid becomes clear. This might take a few minutes, so be patient and keep stirring occasionally.
- Now, take the coffee you prepared earlier and pour it into the sugar syrup. Stir everything together really well so the coffee and syrup are fully mixed. Allow this mixture to cool down to room temperature.
- Once the coffee syrup is cool, pour it into a shallow, wide glass container. This will help it freeze more evenly. Place the container in the freezer.
- Let the mixture freeze for about three hours. Every 30 minutes, take the container out of the freezer and use a fork to break up the ice that forms. This will help you get a texture similar to crushed ice, which is what we're aiming for.
- While the mixture is freezing, you can prepare the whipped cream. Whip the cream until it’s nice and fluffy, then put it into a pastry bag. This will make it easy to add a nice topping later.
- After about three hours, or once the mixture has the right icy consistency, it’s ready to serve. Spoon the granita into individual glasses or cups. Top each serving with a generous amount of whipped cream from the pastry bag. Serve the delicious coffee granita immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 100gCalories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 72mgSugar: 20gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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