Pasadena Star News/May 2006

Coffee-Bean Granita

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8


INGREDIENTS:
4 cups water 1 cup sugar 2-1/2 cups whole coffee beans (about 6-ounces)
1/4 cup coffee liqueur (such as Tia Maria or Kahlua)



1 Combine 4 cups water and sugar in large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil 3 minutes. Stir in coffee beans; boil 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat; cover and let steep until mixture is cool, about 3 hours. Strain liquid into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish; discard coffee beans in strainer. Add coffee liqueur to liquid is dish; stir to blend. Freeze until firm, stirring every 45 minutes, about 5 hours.
2 Before serving, scrape surface of granita with fork until crystals form. Using ice cream scoop, scoop out granita and serve.

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