COFFEE GRANITA WITH CARDAMOM WHIPPED CREAM

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Coffee     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Dessert     Low Fat     Low Cal     High Fiber     Frozen Dessert     Cardamom     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water, divided
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Steps:

  • Bring 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar just to simmer in heavy small saucepan over medium heat, stirring mixture constantly until sugar dissolves. Stir in instant espresso powder and vanilla extract. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups water. Pour into 9x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Freeze mixture 1 hour; stir, mashing any frozen parts with back of fork. Cover and freeze mixture until firm, at least 1 to 2 hours longer and up to 1 day. Using fork, scrape granita, forming icy flakes. Return granita to freezer.
  • Beat cream, cardamom, and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in large bowl until peaks form. Divide granita among bowls or glasses. Top granita with whipped cream.

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