Prepare to embark on a flavor journey that will transport your taste buds straight to the vibrant streets of Vietnam! 🇻🇳☕ Our Vietnamese Iced Coffee Granita is not just a dessert - it's a cool, creamy, and utterly irresistible experience that transforms the classic Vietnamese coffee into a refreshing frozen delicacy. Imagine a dessert that combines the rich, bold flavors of strong coffee with the luxurious sweetness of condensed milk, all transformed into a light, fluffy ice crystal masterpiece that will make your summer days infinitely more delicious.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 4 hrs
Total Time: 4 hrs 5 mins
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups brewed strong coffee
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Begin by brewing 2 cups of strong coffee. You can use a Vietnamese drip coffee maker (phin) for an authentic taste, or any method you prefer. Ensure the coffee is strong enough to stand up to the sweetness of the condensed milk.
- Once the coffee is brewed, allow it to cool to room temperature. This will prevent the ice from melting too quickly when you combine the ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup, combine the cooled coffee with 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk. Stir well until the condensed milk is fully dissolved into the coffee. This will create a rich and creamy mixture.
- Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract to the coffee and condensed milk mixture. Stir again to ensure the vanilla is evenly distributed, enhancing the flavor profile of your granita.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow dish or a baking pan. A shallow dish will allow for quicker freezing and easier scraping later on.
- Place the dish in the freezer. After about 30 minutes, check the mixture. As it begins to freeze around the edges, use a fork to scrape the ice crystals from the sides towards the center. This will help create a fluffy texture.
- Continue to freeze the mixture, scraping with a fork every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours. The goal is to achieve a light, fluffy granita texture with fine ice crystals.
- Once the granita is fully frozen and fluffy, remove it from the freezer. Use a fork to fluff it up one last time before serving.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and spoon the granita on top. You can garnish with a drizzle of sweetened condensed milk or a sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired.
- Enjoy your refreshing Vietnamese Iced Coffee Granita as a delightful dessert or a cool treat on a hot day!
Tips
- • Use the strongest coffee you can brew for maximum flavor intensity • A Vietnamese phin coffee maker is ideal, but any strong brewing method works • Scrape the mixture consistently during freezing to achieve the perfect granita texture • For extra indulgence, serve in chilled glasses with extra ice cubes • Don't rush the freezing process - patience creates the perfect fluffy texture • Experiment with garnishes like cocoa powder or a drizzle of extra condensed milk • This dessert can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the freezer for up to 3 days • For a dairy-free version, try using coconut condensed milk
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 114kcal
Carbohydrates: 17g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 8mg
