Name: Coffee Granita
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings or about 3 3/4 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups hot espresso or other very strong coffee; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream

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Cooks' Note

Though consistency of granita is best the day it's made, it can be frozen 1 day ahead. Scrape with a fork to lighten before serving.

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