Chocolate Almond Coffee Granita
Cocoa powder, coffee, and almond extract flavor this low-fat, low-calorie frozen dessert recipe. Serve it to finish brunch or dinner or as a refreshing snack.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
2 cups or 4 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups water
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
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2 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
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Several drops almond extract
Directions
1.
In a small bowl combine the water, sugar, cocoa powder, coffee crystals, and almond extract. Stir until sugar and cocoa are dissolved. Pour the mixture into an 8x4x2-inch or a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan. Cover and freeze, about 6 hours or until solid.
2.
With a large spoon or fork, break the frozen mixture into coarse ice crystals. Return to freezer for 1 to 2 hours more. Stir again, working quickly to break granita into finer ice crystals. This step may be repeated at 30-minute intervals until desired consistency is reached or freeze overnight.
3.
Spoon into individual dessert glasses. Serve immediately. Makes about 2 cups or 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 98, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 4 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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