Ingredients for - Granita di Caffe con Panna (Italian Coffee Granita)

1. Water 1 cup
2. White sugar ⅓ cup
3. Strong espresso coffee 1 cup
4. Vanilla extract (Optional) 1 teaspoon
5. Whipped cream, or to taste 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Granita di Caffe con Panna (Italian Coffee Granita)

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

Remove saucepan from heat; add coffee and vanilla. Pour into a metal bowl and mix well. Cool granita mixture to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Freeze for 1 hour.

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

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