Granita di Caffe con Panna (Italian Coffee Granita)

Ingredients

• 4 cups of espresso or strong coffee
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Bring the espresso or strong coffee to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Add the sugar and stir until it is dissolved.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool.
4. Pour the mixture into a shallow baking pan and place it in the freezer.
5. Stir the mixture every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours, or until it is slushy.
6. Scoop the granita into glasses.
7. Whip the cream until it is thick and creamy.
8. Top each glass with a dollop of the whipped cream.
9. Serve immediately.

Interesting Facts

• Granita is a type of Italian frozen dessert that originated in Sicily.
• Granita is usually made with a combination of fruit juices, sugar, and water.
• Granita di Caffe con Panna is a variation of granita made with espresso or coffee.
• Granita is traditionally served in glasses with a dollop of whipped cream.