When you're looking for a cool and refreshing treat to beat the summer heat, look no further than granita di caffe con panna, a classic Italian coffee granita. This frozen dessert is made with strong coffee, sugar, and water, and it's often served with a dollop of whipped cream. The result is a light and airy dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
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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
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
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
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.
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 Italian Recipes
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
GRANITA DI CAFFE
This icy treat is the perfect way to end a leisurely summer meal or to refresh yourself on a hot afternoon.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add 2 cups sugar to espresso or coffee while it is hot. Stir to dissolve, and let cool to room temperature.
- Choose a metal or freezerproof glass pan that will fit easily into your freezer (a 9-by-12-by-3-inch pan works well). Pour cooled espresso into pan and place in freezer.
- When edges begin to freeze, after about 30 minutes, stir with a fork and replace in freezer. Stir again about every half hour until large crystals begin to form and mixture is more solid than liquid; then stir more frequently, about every 15 minutes. The total freezing time will be anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, depending on your freezer. Finished granita should resemble shaved ice, with no liquid visible on the bottom.
- Whip cream with vanilla and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar until soft peaks form. Layer granita with the cream in chilled glasses and serve immediately.
GRANITA DI CAFFE
A frozen blend of brewed strong coffee, sugar and vanilla is broken into pieces with a fork and served in dessert dishes for a frosty Italian dessert.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 4h40m
Yield 4 servings, about 1/2 cup each
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Add coffee to sugar in small bowl; stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in vanilla. Pour into 8-inch square pan.
- Freeze 1-1/2 hours or until almost firm. Break into small pieces with fork. Return to freezer; freeze 3 hours or until firm.
- Break into small pieces with fork just before serving; spoon into 4 chilled dessert glasses. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 24 g, Protein 0 g
COFFEE GRANITA
Categories Coffee Liqueur Dessert No-Cook Vegetarian Frozen Dessert Summer Vegan Party Bon Appétit Fat Free Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir first 4 ingredients in bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour into 13x9x2-inch metal pan. Chill 2 hours; mix in sambuca.
- Freeze coffee mixture until icy at edge of pan, about 45 minutes. Whisk to distribute frozen portions evenly. Freeze again until icy at edge of pan and overall texture is slushy, about 45 minutes. Whisk to distribute frozen portions evenly. Then freeze until solid, about 3 hours. Using fork, scrape granita down length of pan, forming icy flakes. Freeze at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep frozen.)
- Serve withWhite Chocolate Sambuca Cream.
- Presentation
- Orange peel strips or chocolate-covered coffee beans
- Working quickly, scoop granita into glasses, filling halfway. Fill to top with cream. Garnish with peel or coffee beans.
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.
Tips:
- Use strong coffee. The flavor of the coffee will be diluted by the ice, so it's important to start with a strong brew. You can use espresso, cold brew, or regular coffee that has been brewed strong.
- Add sugar to taste. Granita di caffè is traditionally made with sugar, but you can adjust the amount to your liking. If you're using a flavored coffee, you may not need to add as much sugar.
- Use a blender or food processor to crush the ice. This will give the granita a smooth, slushy texture. If you don't have a blender or food processor, you can crush the ice by hand with a mallet or rolling pin.
- Serve immediately. Granita di caffè is best enjoyed fresh. It will start to melt quickly, so don't make it ahead of time.
Conclusion:
Granita di caffè is a refreshing and delicious Italian coffee drink that is perfect for a hot summer day. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a cool and refreshing treat, give granita di caffè a try.
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