Coffee Granita

4 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 cups brewed espresso
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks

Directions

  1. 1
    Brew the espresso, and while it is still hot add the sugar and the lemon juice.
  2. 2
    Taste and add more sugar, to taste.
  3. 3
    Cool espresso mixture to room temperature.
  4. 4
    Pour the mixture into a 13 by 9-inch pan, and set on a level shelf in the freezer.
  5. 5
    When ice crystals begin to form, approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour, remove pan from freezer and stir ice crystals.
  6. 6
    Return pan to freezer and repeat every time ice crystals form.
  7. 7
    Once all the liquid is frozen, the granita is ready.
  8. 8
    To serve, use a large coffee cup or a martini glass.
  9. 9
    Place granita in dish and top with some fresh whipped cream.

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