Cold Brew Coffee Granita

Preparation

1. Prepare the cold brew coffee by combining 2 cups of coarsely ground coffee with 4 cups of cold water in a large jar or pitcher. Stir gently, cover, and let it steep in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours. 2. Strain the coffee through a fine-mesh sieve or a coffee filter to remove the grounds, leaving you with a smooth cold brew concentrate. 3. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of the cold brew concentrate with 1/2 cup of sugar. Heat over medium-low, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. 4. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cooled coffee syrup and mix well. 5. Pour the coffee mixture into a shallow baking dish or a large freezer-safe container. Place it in the freezer. 6. After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape the icy edges into the center. Repeat this scraping every 30 minutes for about 2-3 hours, until the mixture forms fluffy, coffee-flavored ice crystals. 7. Once fully frozen and granulated, serve the granita in chilled glasses. Optionally, top with whipped cream or a dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant touch.

Ingredients

• coarsely ground coffee
• provides the rich coffee flavor
• cold water
• used to steep and create the cold brew concentrate
• sugar
• sweetens the granita
• vanilla extract
• adds depth and aroma