1
excess from the rim. Secure the portafilter
holder in place.
Program the espresso maker to brew 8
ounces. Place a glass underneath the brew
head and press the program button. Espresso
will begin to brew and will stop when 8
ounces have been brewed. Repeat to brew
8 more ounces. 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. 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
Water
2
scoops vanilla ice cream
Press the power button of the Cuisinart
®
Espresso Maker to turn the machine on. The
lights around the power, manual, single
and
double espresso buttons will illuminate
and when they stop blinking, the machine has
been warmed and is ready to use.
Place the two-cup filter basket in the
portafilter holder. Spoon the espresso grounds
into the basket. Using the tamping tool, lightly
press down on the grounds and clean any
excess from the rim. Secure the portafilter
holder in place.
Place two demitasse cups underneath the
brew head and press the
double
espresso button. Espresso will begin to brew
and will stop when 3 ounces have been
brewed.
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
2
measured scoops finely ground
espresso or 2 espresso pods
water
3
cups whole milk
2
cups espresso beans
1
cup brewed espresso
10
large egg yolks
1
cup granulated sugar
pinch of salt
Press the power button of the Cuisinart
®
Espresso Maker to turn the machine on. The
lights around the power, manual, single
and
double espresso buttons will illuminate
and when they stop blinking, the machine has
been warmed and is ready to use.
Place the two-cup filter basket in the
portafilter holder. Spoon the espresso grounds
into the basket. Using the tamping tool, lightly
press down on the grounds and clean any
excess from the rim. Secure the portafilter
holder in place.
Program the espresso maker to brew 8
ounces of espresso. Place a cup underneath
the brew head and press the program button.
Espresso will begin to brew and will stop
when 8 ounces have been brewed. Reserve.
Pour milk into a medium sized, heavy-
bottomed saucepan. Over medium-low heat,
gradually bring the milk to a boil. Turn the
burner off and stir in the espresso beans. Let
steep for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain; discard
beans.
Add the espresso to the steeped milk. Over a
medium-low heat, gradually bring to a boil.
While the milk/espresso mixture is heating,
slowly whisk the sugar and salt into the yolks.
Beat together until the mixture is light and
thickened.
Once the milk/espresso mixture has reached a
boil, slowly whisk ²⁄³ of it into the yolk mixture.
Return the combined mixture to the remaining
milk/espresso in the saucepan. Over a
