Chocolate Granita

Name: Chocolate Granita
Prep time: 15

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4.2 out of 5 stars (based on 26 reviews)

15 min prep

4 servings

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5 ingredients

For something that looks so simple and unassuming, this Chocolate Granita has to be one of the most decadent ices ever made! Imagine for a moment your favorite 70% + dark chocolate transformed into...

2 cups water
½ cup sugar, or to taste
⅔ cup 100% cocoa powder (unsweetened)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

235 cals

Fat

8 g

Saturated Fat

5 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

0 g

Monounsaturated Fat

3 g

Carbohydrates

47 g

Sugar

37 g

Fiber

7 g

Protein

4 g

Sodium

11 mg

Directions

In a medium saucepan combine the water, sugar, and cocoa powder. Whisk until smooth. Heat over medium-low heat. Once simmering, whisk in the vanilla extract and chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate has melted and is smooth. Taste for sweetness.
Transfer to a 9 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking pan. Leave to cool to room temperature then put in the freezer. After about 45 minutes, with a fork, scrape to form a flaky texture. Continue to scrape the surface every 30 minutes until fluffy and snow-like. Serve immediately or keep in an airtight container in the freezer, scraping every so often to keep a light texture.

Chef Tips

For a perfect taste sensation, find high quality cocoa and chocolate. For cocoa powder, use any brand that’s ‘Dutch processed’. It’s the most ‘chocolatey.’

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Chocolate Granita