Granita al Caffè (Sicilian Coffee Granita)
A Sicilian summer favourite of strong coffee frozen into shimmering ice crystals, lightly sweetened and served in a glass.
- Time4 hrs 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.35 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Stir the erythritol into the hot coffee until fully dissolved. Add the vanilla and cinnamon. Leave to cool to room temperature.
20 min - 2
Pour into a shallow freezer-safe dish or tray, about 3 cm deep.
- 3
Freeze for 1 hour, then scrape the frozen edges into the middle with a fork.
60 min - 4
Repeat the scraping every 45 minutes, 3 or 4 times, until you have light, fluffy crystals.
45 min - 5
Serve straight away in chilled glasses. Scrape again with a fork before spooning out if it has set hard.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
