Coffee Granita With Whipped Cream |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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The technique to make granitas is very simple and doesn’t even require a ice cream machine. Just place the juice (or coffee like in this recipe) in the freezer, and stir it repeatedly to break the ice in small crystals and prevent it from becoming solid. Read more . Coffee granita is a very refreshing and elegant after dinner dessert, when it is served in glasses out on a patio. Ingredients:
2 cup espresso coffee |
2 tablespoons sugar |
1 cup whipping cream |
2 teaspoon vanilla |
1 tablespoon powdered sugar |
cherries for decoration (optional) |
Directions:
1. Prepare the espresso coffee, transfer to a bowl, dissolve the sugar in it and cool to room temperature. When the coffee is lukewarm transfer it to the freezer After about 15 minutes, when the coffee starts freezing stir the coffee to break the ice. Repeat this step few times until the coffee mixture is slushy and broken in large crystals.
2. Whip the cream together with the vanilla and the powdered sugar.
3. Place 1 or 2 tablespoons of whipped cream in the glass Add on top 2 tablespoons of the granita.
4. Top with 2 tablespoons of whipped cream Decorate with the cherry and serve immediately
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