Granita di Caffè (Espresso Granita)

Name: Granita di Caffè (Espresso Granita)
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 2-4
Ingredients: 1 ⁄ 2 cup sugar; 1 ⁄ 3 cup strong brewed espresso; Whipped cream and chocolate-covered espresso beans, for garnish

Serves
serves 2-4

MICHAEL KRAUS

Both bold and refreshing, this sweet coffee cooler is enjoyed by the locals on hot summer days in Sicily. This recipe first appeared in our Jan/Feb 2013 issue along with our article The World of Coffee.

Ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup sugar
¹⁄₃ cup strong brewed espresso
Whipped cream and chocolate-covered espresso beans, for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1

Heat sugar and 1 cup water in a 2-qt. pan over medium-high heat. Dissolve sugar, stir in coffee; cool. Pour into an 8" x 8" baking dish; freeze. Stir mixture every hour as crystals form. Spoon into glasses; top with whipped cream and beans.