After a weather worthy of an October, the weather is a new whim and does not skimp on the heat. To cool off under this blazing sun, here are 4 granita recipes spotted on the networks.
Water, sugar and fruit, coffee or chocolate, this is what you will mainly need to make your own refreshment. These four easy-to-use recipes will quench your thirst in no time. Their strengths? Their low calorie content and the diversity of flavors. Prepare your ice cubes, it will mix!
Coffee granita, for caffeine fades
A granita for breakfast, do you like it? The brand @stationcoldbrew found a very simple recipe using only concentrated coffee. Equally achievable with ground coffee.
What you need :
- A tall glass of cold coffee
- A cake tin (preferably aluminum)
- Stretch film
The realization: Pour your glass of coffee into the mold, spread a sheet of plastic wrap over it and place it in the freezer. If you are using concentrated coffee, remember to add water to it. After 30 minutes, take out the mold and start scraping the bottom before putting it back in the fridge. Repeat 3 times approximately every 30 minutes. All you have to do is place the granita in a glass and enjoy it. For more indulgence, add whipped cream on top.
Creamy Sicilian granita, mamma it’s good
Very fresh, the lemon granita adds a sweet touch of acidity. Something to sparkle your taste buds while hydrating, and invite you to travel on the beaches of Italy. No need to envy others on Instagram anymore. Here is the recipe shared on TikTok from @davide_zambelli.
What you need :
- 650 ml of water
- 350 g of sugar
- The peels of a lemon
- 1 pinch of salt
- 350 ml lemon juice
The realization: Add the water, sugar, salt and bark to a saucepan. Boil the water. As soon as the water begins to boil, cook for about 8 minutes on the heat. Prepare a large basin of fresh water to immerse the edges of the pan in it afterwards, until the mixture cools completely. Remove the peel and stir in the lemon juice. Pour the preparation in a glass dish and direction the freezer. Take out the dish as soon as the texture crystallizes (after about 2 hours) and mix.
Chocolate granita, a treat
Who can say no to chocolate? To taste it, this recipe will make your mouth water for sure. The delicious cocoa granita from @_maryscooking will capsize you. An alternative to winter hot chocolate.
What you need :
- 600 g ice cubes
- 50 g of cocoa powder
- 100g sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
The realization: No need to rack your brains. In a blender, pour all the ingredients and mix until you obtain a texture worthy of a granita. Decorate with a cupcake for more fun or raspberries to add pizzazz.
Watermelon granita without sugar
@francescosaccomandi share on TikTok an easy granita recipe made from the essential summer fruit: watermelon. Requiring only three ingredients, children can reproduce this drink without problems, accompanied by an adult when using the blender.
What you need :
- Lemon juice
- 1 small watermelon
- Ice cubes
The realization: Add all the products to the food processor and blend until the consistency is crumbly. Are you a fan of citrus fruits? In addition to lemon juice, you can sprinkle the mixture of squeezed orange and even grapefruit.