Espresso Granita

Name: Espresso Granita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups hot espresso or very strong coffee; ½ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ cup chilled heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate shavings

A refreshing frozen coffee dessert made with espresso, sugar, and vanilla, topped with fresh whipped cream and chocolate shavings. This elegant Italian-style frozen treat is the perfect summer coffee dessert.

6 servings

3 hr 10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•2 cups hot espresso or very strong coffee
•½ cup sugar
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•½ cup chilled heavy whipping cream
•2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate shavings

Cooking Instructions

1.
Stir espresso, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Pour into a 9 x 9 x 2" metal baking pan. Freeze for 1 hour. Stir, mashing any frozen parts with the back of a fork. Cover; freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Using a fork, scrape granita vigorously to form icy flakes. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover tightly with foil; keep frozen. Give it a quick scrape before serving.
180 min
2.
Beat cream and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in a large bowl until peaks form. Divide granita among bowls or glasses. Top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
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