Best Coffee Granita Caffé Greco Recipes

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COFFEE GRANITA



Coffee Granita image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups warm coffee
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Whipped cream (lightly sweetened), for serving, optional
Limoncello, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together the coffee, sugar, vanilla and salt until the sugar dissolves. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish and freeze for 2 hours. Remove from the freezer and use a fork to scrape and stir any of the ice that has formed. Return to the freezer for another 2 hours and repeat. The granita is now ready to serve with a dollop of lightly sweetened cream or drowned in a 1/2 ounce shot of limoncello.

COFFEE GRANITA



Coffee Granita image

I'm showing you how to make this incredibly refreshing Italian treat. I'm not saying that a coffee granita is the best frozen dessert ever, and I'm not saying this is the best coffee dessert ever, but this might be the best frozen coffee dessert ever. The technique could not be any easier. Serve in a clear glass garnished with sweetened whipped cream and a pinch of cocoa.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 11h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups prepared strong black coffee
¾ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur

Steps:

  • Combine coffee, sugar, and coffee liqueur in a bowl with a whisk until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour mixture into an 8x12- or 9x13-inch dish. Freeze, uncovered, until it just starts to get slushy around the outside, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Take a fork and break the frozen pieces up, stirring into the liquid. Crush any large pieces with the back of the fork.
  • Return to the freezer and repeat the process every 30 minutes until you've reached your desired consistency, about 4 to 5 times total.
  • Serve immediately or return to the freezer and chill for 8 hours, or overnight, before serving for best results.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 0 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 2.4 mg

COFFEE GRANITA



Coffee Granita image

Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 5h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups lukewarm espresso or strong black coffee
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
1 teaspoon orange or lemon zest

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients and stir until sugar melts. Pour mixture into 9 by 13-inch metal pan and place on level shelf in freezer for half an hour. (Mixture should only come about 1/4-inch up the side of the pan.) Remove and use a dinner fork to scrape any ice crystals that have formed on the side or bottom of the pan. Return to freezer and repeat scraping every 20 to 30 minutes for 3 to 4 hours. Once mixture is thoroughly frozen, fluff with a fork and allow flakes to "dry" in freezer another half hour before serving. When served, the granita should look like a fluffy pile of dry brown crystals.
  • Scoop into goblets and top with barely sweetened whipped cream, add additional citrus zest if desired.

GRANITA DI CAFFE CON PANNA (ITALIAN COFFEE GRANITA)



Granita di Caffe con Panna (Italian Coffee Granita) image

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.

Provided by lacucinadinadia

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 3h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup water
⅓ cup white sugar
1 cup strong espresso coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipped cream, or to taste

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 3.3 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 22.6 mg, Sugar 18 g

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