GRANITa Di CAFFÈ CON PANNA

Submitted by clubfoody

"Deliciously refreshing, this Italian Coffee Granita is the perfect cold treat to enjoy this summer! VIDEO https://youtu.be/dwGnqE3d-9E"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• GRANITA

• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1⁄3 cup vanilla sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups freshly brewed espresso coffee
• 1 ounce Grand Marnier
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• WHIPPED CREAM

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cocoa powder, for dusting

directions

1. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add water and vanilla sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and remove from the heat.
2. Add freshly brewed espresso, Grand Marnier and pure vanilla extract. Stir well and let it cool off for 10 minutes.
3. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and transfer to the freezer for 1:30 hours.
4. Take the mixture out of the freezer and scrape the frozen crystals, using a fork. Return to the freezer for 1 hour; repeat the process 5 more times.
5. When ready to serve, spoon whipped cream (*see Footnote) at the bottom of a glass or dessert cup. Add some granita and top with more whipped cream. Sprinkle on some cocoa powder. Serve immediately.