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Home » Recipes » Meal Types » Desserts » Coffee Granita Parfait

April 4, 2019 · Updated December 20, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Coffee Granita Parfait

Desserts· Recipes· Vegetarian

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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!)

granita parfait with coffee ice and whipped topping

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

spoonful of coffee granita frozen parfait

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.

hot coffee in baking pan

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.

stirring freezing coffee with a fork in baking pan to make granita

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.

coffee ice crystals in pan, stirring with a fork

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.

parfait made with coffee ice crystals and cool whip

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Grab a free printable copy of this Coffee Granita recipe here:

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!)
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Coffee Granita Parfait

Sit back and relax with this super tasty Coffee Granita Parfait.
Prep Time10 mins
Chill Time2 hrs
Total Time11 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coffee, dessert, frozen, iced, parfait
Servings: 1
Calories: 636kcal
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

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.

Video

Notes

*Nutritional Facts contain coffee liquer.

Nutrition

Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 616mg | Sugar: 98g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 126mg

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parfait made with cool whip and coffee crystals; text overlay "Coffee Granita Parfait"

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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