Oh, you’re in for a treat! Imagine this: a dazzlingly chic way to enjoy your cold brew coffee, all frosted up and ready to dazzle. Meet the Cold Brew Granita, the frozen coffee dream that’s practically designed to make you look like a genius. It’s your ticket to turning a simple cold brew into an extravagant frozen affair. Why just sip when you can savor every icy, caffeinated bite? This granita is the epitome of cool—literally.
For me, the Cold Brew Granita is the ultimate reward after a day of caffeinating Portlanders or when I need a pick-me-up that says, “Yes, I’m sophisticated, and I know my coffee.” I whip up a batch when I want to bask in the glory of my coffee prowess or when I need to impress at a casual summer soirée. It’s like making your own coffee shop, minus the tips.
Recipe Details
- Cuisine: Dessert
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours (freezing time)
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold brew coffee (the soul of this frozen wonder)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for that necessary sweetness boost)
- 1/2 cup water (because even frozen coffee needs a little help)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, but highly recommended for flair)
Equipment/Utensils
- Mixing bowl (for blending and whisking)
- Fork (for that granita fluffiness)
- 9×9-inch baking dish (to freeze the magic)
- Freezer (the secret to achieving icy perfection)
Preparation Steps
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cold brew coffee, sugar, water, and vanilla extract (if using). Ensure the sugar dissolves completely—no one likes granita with a sugar surprise.
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish. Stick it in the freezer and let it freeze for about 1 hour.
- Scrape: After an hour, use a fork to scrape the mixture, breaking it into ice crystals. This is where the magic happens. Scrape it every 30 minutes until you achieve a fluffy, granita texture (about 3 hours).
- Serve: Scoop the granita into serving glasses and enjoy the perfect balance of coffee and ice.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 80
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 2%
- Potassium: 4%
Voilà! The Cold Brew Granita is ready to dazzle. It’s not just a coffee treat; it’s an experience. Make sure to enjoy every icy, caffeinated bite and relish in the fact that you just made something extraordinary from something as humble as cold brew. Cheers to being effortlessly cool!
Cold Brew Granita
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold brew coffee the soul of this frozen wonder
- 1/2 cup sugar for that necessary sweetness boost
- 1/2 cup water because even frozen coffee needs a little help
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional, but highly recommended for flair
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cold brew coffee, sugar, water, and vanilla extract (if using). Ensure the sugar dissolves completely—no one likes granita with a sugar surprise.
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into a 9×9-inch baking dish. Stick it in the freezer and let it freeze for about 1 hour.
- Scrape: After an hour, use a fork to scrape the mixture, breaking it into ice crystals. This is where the magic happens. Scrape it every 30 minutes until you achieve a fluffy, granita texture (about 3 hours).
- Serve: Scoop the granita into serving glasses and enjoy the perfect balance of coffee and ice.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 80
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 2%
- Potassium: 4%
