Espresso Granita

Name: Espresso Granita
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Creole, Cajun
Ingredients: 6 servings Bittersweet chocolate shavings; 118 milliliters chilled heavy whipping cream; 473 milliliters hot espresso or very strong coffee; 118 milliliters sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Espresso Granitan a try. One portion of this dish contains about 1g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 141 calories. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up sugar, heavy whipping cream, very strong coffee, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is typical of Creole cuisine. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

Stir espresso, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla in amedium bowl until sugar dissolves.

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Espresso

Vanilla

Sugar

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Bowl

Pour intoa 9 x 9 x 2" metal baking pan. Freeze for 1 hour.Stir, mashing any frozen parts with the backof a fork. Cover; freeze until firm, about 2hours. Using a fork, scrape granita vigorouslyto form icy flakes. DO AHEAD: Can be made3 days ahead. Cover tightly with foil; keepfrozen. Give it a quick scrape before serving.

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Baking Pan

Aluminum Foil

Beat cream and remaining 1 tablespoon sugarin a large bowl until peaks form. Dividegranita among bowls or glasses. Top withwhipped cream and garnish with chocolateshavings.

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Cream