Espresso martini granita recipe
This easy, make-ahead dinner party pud combines the flavours of an espresso martini cocktail with a classic Italian frozen dessert. Vodka-spiked coffee granita is spooned on top of whipped cream for a luxurious combination – all made using just four ingredients.
See method- Serves 6
- 10 mins plus 6-8 hrs freezing
- 301 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 550ml strong hot coffee
- 120g caster sugar
- 70ml vodka
- 300ml whipping cream
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1250kJ 301.0kcal
- Fat
- 20g
- Saturates
- 13g
- Salt
- 0.0g
- Sugars
- 22g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 22.6gProtein 1.2gFibre 0.0g
Method
- Pour the hot coffee into a saucepan, add the sugar and place over a medium heat for 4-5 mins, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves. Stir in the vodka, then tip into a freezer-proof container and leave to cool.
- Freeze for 6-8 hrs, stirring with a fork every 2 hrs to separate the ice crystals, until completely set.
- Pour the cream into a mixing bowl and whisk to soft peaks. Divide between 6 glasses. Top each with the granita and serve immediately.
- See more Dessert recipes
Freezing and defrosting guidelines (granita only)
In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.
