Recipes Cuisine European Italian Granita di Caffe con Panna (Italian Coffee Granita) 5.0 (3) 2 Reviews 3 Photos 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 it's 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 this in the freezer for a few days, just make sure to stir well before serving. Submitted by lacucinadinadia Updated on March 16, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 3 3 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 cup water ⅓ cup white sugar 1 cup strong espresso coffee 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional) 1 cup whipped cream, or to taste Directions 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. 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 107 Calories 3g Fat 19g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 107 % Daily Value * Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 11mg 4% Sodium 23mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Total Sugars 18g Protein 1g 1% Calcium 18mg 1% Potassium 54mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.