Whipped Cream Topped Coffee Granita
This is coffee granita frozen coffee that is refreshing, simple, and so easy to make. It's a great sweet treat for coffee lovers.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
Frozen coffee:
- 3 cups strong hot brewed coffee, regular or decaf
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 Tablespoons coffee liqueur such as Tia Maria or Kahlua
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Whipped Cream:
- 1½ cups cold heavy cream
- ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream or crème fraîche
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the coffee, sugar, coffee liqueur, and vanilla and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the mixture into a 9 × 13-inch pan. Place the pan in the freezer for 1 hour until the mixture becomes slushy around the edges.
- Rake the mixture with a dinner fork to break up the crystals and place the pan back in the freezer.
- Every 30 minutes, rake the mixture until it is completely frozen and granular.
- Wrap well and keep frozen for a few hours until ready to serve.
- Spoon the granita into bowls or stemmed glasses, such as martini glasses, and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Whipped Cream topping (Makes 1 Quart)
- Place the cream, confectioners' sugar, granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla in the bowl oof an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
- Beat at high speed until it forms soft peaks.
- Serve cold.
Notes
The calories are not accurate since there is more whipped topping than you'll use.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 92mg | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.1mg