Making these handmade graham crackers is so much fun! You’re not required to only use crackers that are square and rectangular in shape. Use cookie cutters and shapes in inventive ways.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 10 mins |
| Additional Time: | 3 hrs 10 mins |
| Total Time: | 3 hrs 30 mins |
| Servings: | 4 |
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 1 cup strong espresso coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream, or to taste
Instructions
- Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan; simmer until a candy thermometer reads 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat; add coffee and vanilla. Pour into a metal bowl and mix well. Cool granita mixture to room temperature, about 10 minutes. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Stir the granita vigorously to break up ice crystals. Repeat freezing and breaking up process 4 to 5 more times, 2 to 2 1/2 hours total.
- Drop spoonfuls of whipped cream into 4 short glasses. Divide granita mixture evenly among the glasses. Top with remaining whipped cream.
Reviews
I had never had this before and I loved it! So refreshing!
Awesome! Just like in Sicily. The quality and water/coffee ratio is key here. Thank you for the recipe.