Step 1

Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Mix until sugar has dissolved.

Step 2

Cover with a lid and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Combine coffee with sugar mixture and mix.

Step 4

Pour coffee mixture into a freezer-safe tin.

Step 5

After about an hour, take the tin out of the freezer and scrape the solid part of the mixture with a fork.

Step 6

Place tin back in the freezer and repeat this process three times, after every hour.

Step 7

Combine light cream and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat into soft peaks.

Step 8

Spoon some of the coffee granita into a glass. Top with the whipped cream. Dust with some cocoa powder, if desired.

Step 9

Serve.