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Vietnamese Iced Coffee Granita

Refreshing Vietnamese Iced Coffee Granita for Hot Summer Days

A quick and delightful Vietnamese Iced Coffee Granita, perfect for hot summer days and coffee lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Freezing Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coffee Base
  • 6 tablespoons medium, coarsely ground coffee Use Trung Nguyen or Cafe Du Monde for authenticity.
  • 12-14 ounces hot water Just below boiling.
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup sweetened condensed milk Drizzle extra on top before serving.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup coconut milk Dairy-free variant.

Equipment

  • French press
  • shallow baking pan or dish
  • Jar

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Add sweetened condensed milk to a clear jar to create the creamy base.
  2. Brew coffee using a French press or phin filter. Steep coffee for 4 minutes.
  3. Combine brewed coffee with condensed milk in the jar and stir, then let cool for 10 minutes.
  4. Pour coffee mixture into a shallow pan and freeze for 35-40 minutes until edges are firm.
  5. Scrape and fluff the mixture with a fork, then return to freezer.
  6. Repeat scraping every 35-40 minutes for 3-4 cycles to enhance texture.
  7. Once fluffy, serve by scooping into bowls and drizzling with more condensed milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use freshly ground coffee for the best flavor. Regular scraping helps achieve a fluffy texture in granita.

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