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Espresso Granita
1 1/2 c espresso or strong coffee, freshly brewed
3-4 T sugar
1. While the coffee is still hot, stir in the desired amount of sugar, until it tastes good to you and the sugar is dissolved. Pour the coffee into a shallow container and let it cool. Cover and freeze thoroughly, several hours or overnight.
2. Once frozen, use a fork to scrape the ice into small crystals. The ice at the bottom will be sweeter, so be sure to scrape the whole thing and stir it gently so that the sugar is evenly distributed. Serve immediately or store, well-covered, for a few days (you may need to re-scrape the ice in this case).
Serves 4 easily
Serve this granita plain or topped with lightly sweetened whipped cream or drizzled with any liqueur you would normally have with coffee.