Secure the portafilter holder in place. Place a
glass underneath the brew head and turn the
function knob to the espresso setting.
Espresso will begin to brew. After ½ cup has
been brewed (after about 30 seconds), turn
the large function knob to the off position.
Cover and refrigerate the brewed espresso.
When espresso has fully chilled, pour it into a
cocktail shaker filled with ice and add the
liquors. Shake and strain into individual
espresso glasses.
Granita
Makes 4 servings
4
measured scoops finely ground
espresso or 4 espresso pods
2
teaspoons (10 ml) granulated sugar
2
cups (500 ml) heavy cream, whipped
to a stiff peak
1
tsp (5 ml) shaved bittersweet or
semisweet chocolate (optional)
Place the two-cup filter holder in the portafilter
holder. Spoon the espresso grounds into the
filter basket. Using the tamping tool, press
down the grounds with moderate pressure
and clean any excess from the rim.
Turn the Cuisinart
®
Espresso Maker on.
When the machine is heated and ready to
use, the red heating light will go out.
Secure the portafilter holder in place. Place a
glass underneath the brew head and turn the
function knob to the espresso setting.
Espresso will begin to brew. After 1 cup has
been brewed (after about 40 seconds), turn
the large function knob to the off position.
Repeat to have 2 cups in total. Stir sugar into
combined espresso to dissolve.
Pour the espresso mixture in a bowl. Cool to
room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap
and place in freezer. At every hour, for about 5
hours in total, scrape the mixture with a fork
to allow crystals to form.
To serve, layer equal amounts of granita and
whipped cream in a parfait glass. Garnish with
shaved chocolate, if desired.
Affogato
Makes 2 servings
2
measured scoops finely ground
espresso or 2 espresso pods
2
scoops vanilla ice cream
Place the two-cup filter basket in the
portafilter holder. Spoon the espresso grounds
into the filter basket. Using the tamping tool,
press down the grounds with moderate
pressure and clean any excess from the rim.
Turn the Cuisinart
®
Espresso Maker on.
When the machine is heated and ready to
use, the red heating light will go out.
Secure the portafilter holder in place. Place
two demitasse cups underneath the brew
head and turn the function knob to the
espresso setting. Espresso will begin to
brew. When 3 ounces have been brewed
(after about 25 seconds), turn the large
function knob to the off position.
Place one scoop of ice cream in each of two
individual dishes. Pour one espresso over
each scoop of ice cream.
Espresso Gelato
Makes 4½ cups (1.125 L)
2
measured scoops finely ground
espresso or 2 espresso pods
3
cups (750 ml) whole milk
2
cups (500 ml) espresso beans
1
cup (500 ml) brewed espresso
10
large egg yolks
1
cup (250 ml) granulated sugar
¼
tsp (1 ml) of salt
Place the two-cup filter basket in the
portafilter holder. Spoon the espresso grounds
into the filter basket. Using the tamping tool,
press down the grounds with moderate
pressure and clean any excess from the rim.
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