Sugar Free Granita Recipe
This Coffee Granita is a refreshing, icy treat that’s perfect for hot summer days. Made with strong brewed coffee and your favorite low carb sweetener, it has all the flavor of a coffeehouse dessert without the sugar.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 80kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup granular sweetener See Ingredient Notes
- 1 1/2 tbsp dark rum optional
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp powdered sweetener
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the coffee, sweetener, and rum, if using.
- Pour into a large shallow dish like a 9x13 inch pan, preferably glass or ceramic. Set the dish in the freezer.
- After 45 minutes, remove the dish from the freezer and use a fork to break up any ice crystals along the edges of the pan. Return to the freezer.
- Repeat this process every 30 to 40 minutes thereafter, using the fork to mix the ice crystals and breaking up any big icy clumps. After 2 or 3 more times, you should have a nice consistency of small icy coffee.
- In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sweetener and vanilla extract.
- Serve the granita in small dessert dishes with whipped cream dolloped on top (and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if you like!).
Notes
Sweetener: I used a mix of allulose and erythritol based sweeteners. Please see the Tips for Success for more information.
Storage Information: Store any leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for several months. You may need to let it soften a bit and re-scrape it to achieve the same icy/slushy consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.66cup (approximately) | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.6g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 7g