Coffee Granita a La Orange

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 2

Refreshing and sweet Coffee Granita a La Orange recipe

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups very hot strong brewed coffee
	1/2 cup sugar ( or Splenda )
	1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
	1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
	lightly sweetened whipped cream , for garnish ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

14g

Fat

Coffee Granita a La Orange is a delicious icy dessert that combines the bold flavor of coffee with the refreshing citrus bite of orange zest. The dish originated in Italy, where it is typically served as a palate cleanser or dessert. It is similar to other icy desserts like sorbet, but granita is more granular and has a unique texture. The dish requires no fancy equipment or ingredients and can easily be adapted to suit individual tastes. It is best served on a hot day, as the icy nature of the dessert makes it very refreshing. Although the recipe requires patience to wait for it to freeze, the end result is worth it.

Instructions

1.	In a heat-safe bowl, combine hot coffee and sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
2.	Stir in orange zest and vanilla extract.
3.	Pour mixture into a shallow dish and freeze for 2 hours.
4.	Use a fork to scrape the granita, breaking up any ice chunks that have formed.
5.	Return to freezer for another hour, then repeat the scraping process until you have an icy granita consistency.
6.	Serve topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream.

PROS

This Coffee Granita a La Orange is a perfect treat for a hot summer day.

The combination of coffee and orange is refreshing and unique.

CONS

This recipe requires several hours of freezer time, so it cannot be made quickly.

Some people might not like the texture of icy desserts like granita.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is low in calories, as long as you go easy on the whipped cream.
Coffee has been linked with several potential health benefits, including reducing the risk of liver and heart disease and possibly decreasing the risk of depression and certain cancers.