Espresso Granita with Vanilla Ice Cream
Coffee aficionados will enjoy this Espresso Granita with Vanilla Ice Cream! It’s strong, cold, and refreshing, and the scoop of vanilla ice cream helps the rich espresso flavor. The best part?
You don’t need any sophisticated machines to produce it!Just freeze, scrape, and serve.
Let’s go for it!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of freshly brewed espresso (or strong coffee)
- ¼ cup of sugar (change to taste)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 cup of vanilla ice cream
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for decoration, if you choose)
Tools Needed
- Baking dish with a shallow bottom (for freezing)
- Fork (for scraping granita)
- Spoon (to serve)
- Scoop of ice cream
Instructions
- Make two cups of espresso and add sugar while it’s still hot, stirring until it dissolves completely. Add vanilla extract and let it cool down a bit.
- Put the sweetened espresso mixture in a shallow baking dish and put it in the freezer.
- After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape the edges that are frozen into frosty crystals. Do this every 30 minutes for 2 to 3 hours, or until the food is completely frozen and fluffy.
- Put the granita in glasses and add a dollop of vanilla ice cream to each one.
- Add chocolate shavings or cocoa powder on top and serve right away!
Tips & Suggestions
- Drink strong coffee! The finest flavor comes from a strong shot of espresso.
- Every 30 minutes, scrape. This maintains the texture light and airy.
- Drizzle a shot of espresso over the ice cream before serving to make it even richer.
- Want it without dairy? Vanilla ice cream made with coconut or almonds is best.
- Make it seem nice! Add chocolate shavings or cocoa powder on top.
- Put leftover granita in the freezer. Before serving, scrape it again with a fork.
- Fresh is the best way to enjoy it! When it’s fresh, the texture is the fluffiest.
Conclusion
That’s all there is to it! Your Espresso Granita with Vanilla Ice Cream is ready! It tastes like strong coffee and is chilly and creamy. It’s a great dessert for summer or after supper. Give it a shot, snap a picture, and tell me how it went. Have fun! ☕🍨✨