Vietnamese Coffee Granita
Cool off with a refreshing twist on a classic treat—Vietnamese Coffee Granita! This easy-to-make frozen dessert celebrates the bold, robust flavors of traditional Vietnamese coffee, sweetened with creamy condensed milk and finished with a delicate pinch of salt for balance. The granita’s signature light and flaky texture is achieved by freezing and scraping the mixture at regular intervals, creating perfectly icy coffee crystals that melt on your tongue. Serve it in elegant bowls or glasses, with optional toppings like whipped cream and chocolate shavings for a touch of indulgence. Perfect for hot summer days or as a chic after-dinner treat, this coffee granita is a flavorful, caffeine-packed delight that’s as simple as it is impressive.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Vietnamese ground coffee
- 1.5 cups Boiling water
- 3 tablespoons Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Brew the Vietnamese coffee using a traditional phin filter or your preferred brewing method. Add the 3 tablespoons of Vietnamese ground coffee to the filter, then pour the boiling water over it. Allow the coffee to drip through completely, about 5 minutes.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brewed coffee with the sweetened condensed milk and a pinch of salt. Stir well until the condensed milk is fully dissolved.
Pour the coffee mixture into a shallow, freezer-safe dish (e.g., a glass or metal baking dish). This allows the liquid to freeze evenly and makes it easier to scrape.
Place the dish in the freezer and let it freeze for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, use a fork to scrape and stir the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals that have formed.
Continue freezing, scraping the granita every 30 minutes for 2-3 hours. The mixture should transform into light, fluffy coffee ice crystals.
Once the granita has fully frozen and reached your desired texture, scoop it into serving glasses or bowls.
Optionally, top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder for added indulgence.
Serve immediately and enjoy this cool and flavorful dessert!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.9 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 218 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 179 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 315 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
