Granita di Caffe con Panna (Italian Coffee Granita)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 3hrs10 mins

Total: 3hrs30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Granita di Caffe con Panna (Italian Coffee Granita)

Ingredients

1 cup water

⅓ cup white sugar

1 cup strong espresso coffee

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup whipped cream

or to taste

Piadina Romagnola (Italian Flat Bread)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Drop spoonfuls of whipped cream into 4 short glasses. Divide granita mixture evenly among the glasses. Top with remaining whipped cream.

Nutritional Information

Granita di Caffe con Panna (Italian Coffee Granita)

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 106.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.6g 1%

Carbohydrates: 18.7g 6%

Sugars: 18g

Fat: 3.3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 11.4mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 102.8IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2%

Folate: 1.6mcg

Calcium: 18.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 4.2mg 2%

Potassium: 53.6mg 2%

Sodium: 22.6mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 30.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.