Coffee Granita Parfait
A coffee lover’s dream!! With a texture like fluffy snow and boost of java, this Coffee Granita Parfait is the perfect pick-me-up! (Super easy too!)
I first saw coffee granita featured on an episode of Good Eats. As a self-proclaimed coffee addict, I wanted to try it right away!
I didn’t record the episode, so the recipe below is my own take on coffee granita. It’s so easy that anyone can make it — you can’t really mess it up!
Related: 4 Crazy (but True) Health Benefits of Coffee
Coffee Granita Recipe
Coffee Granita Ingredients
- Hot coffee
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon zest
- Coffee liquor (optional)
- Whipped topping
(makes 2-4 parfaits)
Note: Feel free to use any type of coffee you like. I used a chocolate-flavored coffee for my granita — because everything tastes better with a little chocolate, right?
How to Make Coffee Granita
First, watch our 1-minute recipe video to see how it’s done. Then keep reading for a full printable copy of our coffee granita recipe, after step-by-step directions.
Click video to play:
Combine 4 cups hot coffee, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Coffee should be hot (as opposed to cold or room temperature) to ensure that sugar dissolves completely. Whisk ingredients together until well combined.
TIP: For a grown-up treat, add a shot of coffee liquor to your mixture before freezing.
Pour coffee mixture into a medium baking sheet or brownie pan — the granita will be easier to work with when it is 1/2″ (or less) deep in the pan. Use a larger pan if needed.
Place in freezer for 30 minutes, or until crystals begin to form. As soon as the coffee starts to freeze, use a fork to break up the crystals (carefully, so as not to scratch your metal pan). Return to freezer.
Repeat this process every 15-20 minutes, continually breaking up the crystals that forms as your mixture freezes. As you do this, you’ll see that your mixture takes on a slushy, almost snow-like consistency.
Do this until your mixture is completely “dry” and no more liquid remains. Break up with a fork one final time. Your granita will be light and fluffy, easily scooped up with a spoon.
Scoop granita into a parfait glass, about 1/3 full. Layer with 1/2 cup whipped topping. Add another layer of granita and finish with more whipped topping and additional lemon zest for garnish.
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Coffee Granita Parfait
Ingredients
- 4 cups hot coffee
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 ounce coffee liquor optional
- 2 cups whipped topping
Instructions
- Combine 4 cups hot coffee, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Coffee should be hot (as opposed to cold or room temperature) to ensure that sugar dissolves completely. Whisk ingredients together until well combined. (For a grown-up treat, add a shot of coffee liquor to your mixture before freezing).
- Pour coffee mixture into a medium baking sheet or brownie pan. A pan with raised sides will help prevent spills.
- Place in freezer for 30 minutes, or until crystals begin to form. As soon as the coffee starts to freeze, use a fork to break up the crystals (carefully, so as not to scratch your metal pan). Return to freezer.
- Repeat this process every 15-20 minutes, continually breaking up the crystals that forms as your mixture freezes. As you do this, you'll see that your mixture takes on a slushy, almost snow-like consistency.
- Do this until your mixture is completely "dry" and no more liquid remains. Your granita will be light and fluffy, easily scooped up with a spoon.
- Scoop granita into a parfait glass, about 1/3 full. Layer with 1/2 cup whipped topping. Add another layer of granita and finish with more whipped topping and additional lemon zest for garnish.
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