Bittersweet Chocolate Granita

Granita is a traditional Italian dessert that originated in Sicily. It is typically made with sugar, water, and various flavorings, such as fruit or coffee.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 250 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Bittersweet Chocolate Granita

Cooking Method: Freezing Cuisine: Italian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Rest Time 240 min Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 100 gram Bittersweet Chocolate
• 1.5 cup Water
• 0.75 cup Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.5 cup Espresso
• 0.5 cup Whipped Cream
• 4 sprig Mint Leaves

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
2. Remove from heat and add bittersweet chocolate. Stir until chocolate is melted.
3. Stir in vanilla extract and espresso.
4. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and place in the freezer.
5. After 1 hour, use a fork to scrape the mixture, breaking up any ice crystals.
6. Repeat scraping every 30 minutes for about 3-4 hours, until the mixture resembles fluffy crystals.
7. Serve in chilled glasses, topped with whipped cream and garnished with mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Sugars 18g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.