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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.
Turn the Cuisinart
®
Espresso Maker on.
When the machine is heated and ready to
use, the amber 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 ½ cup has
been brewed (after about 30 seconds), turn
the machine off. 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
water
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 cups heavy cream, whipped to a stiff
peak
Bittersweet or semisweet chocolate,
shaved (optional)
Place the two-cup filter holder 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.
Turn the Cuisinart
®
Espresso Maker on.
When the machine is heated and ready to
use, the amber 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 espresso maker off. 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
water
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
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.
Turn the Cuisinart
®
Espresso Maker on.
When the machine is heated and ready to
use, the amber 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 espresso
maker off.
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