Coffee Granita is a grown-up version of the kid’s icy drink Slush Puppie. Lovely for when you need that coffee hit but don’t want a hot drink.
A refreshing Italian-style frozen coffee dessert—perfect for hot days or a light, grown-up treat.
Coffee Granita
Recipe by Stay at Home Mum
Course: DessertsCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy
Servings
+
–
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
90
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutes
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Ingredients
500 ml strong brewed coffee (cooled)
75 g caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Whipped cream, to serve (optional)
Directions
- In a bowl, stir sugar into hot coffee until fully dissolved. Let cool.
- Add vanilla extract if using.
- Pour coffee mixture into a shallow metal or plastic container.
- Freeze for 1 hour, then use a fork to scrape and break up ice crystals.
- Repeat scraping every 30–45 minutes for 3 hours, until light and flaky.
- Spoon into glasses and serve immediately. Add whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Use decaf coffee if avoiding caffeine.
- For extra flavour, add a splash of coffee liqueur (adults only).
- Can be made a day ahead—just fluff with a fork before serving.
- Try flavoured syrups (like hazelnut or caramel) for variation.
- Serve in chilled glasses for best texture.
Clare Whitfield
Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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