Chocolate Granita Recipe
With the decadent taste of frozen chocolate cake, it's hard to resist chocolate granita. Discover a simple recipe for this dairy-free icy dessert.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 2cups water
- ⅔cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, sifted
- ½cup granulated sugar
- 1pinch salt
- 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the water to a gentle simmer, about 2 minutes.Step 3
Add the cocoa powder, sugar, and salt and whisk for 2 minutes, or until completely dissolved.Step 4
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.Step 5
Pour the mixture into an 8-or 9-inch square metal baking pan, and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.Step 6
Cover the pan and place it in the freezer for 1 hour.Step 7
Using a fork, scrape and mix the granita to combine the semi-solid sides and bottom with the liquid center.Step 8
Continue forking the granita every hour until it has a snow-like texture, 4 to 5 hours. During each round, you'll notice it freezing more.Step 9
Serve the granita in chilled dessert cups or bowls with the toppings of your choice.