Granita is a semi-frozen Sicilian dessert made by freezing a sweetened liquid—often fruit juice, coffee, or espresso—while raking it periodically with a fork to break up ice crystals as it sets. The result is coarse, flaky, and grainy rather than smooth like sorbet or gelato, giving it a light, refreshing, almost slushy texture. Flavor tends to be intense and clean since there's little to no fat or emulsification softening it, and it's typically served slightly slushy rather than rock-hard, often alongside a soft brioche bun in traditional Sicilian style (especially with coffee or almond granita).