Preparation

1. Press the power button of the Cuisinart®
2. Espresso Maker to turn the machine on. The
3. lights around the power, manual, single and
4. double espresso buttons will illuminate
5. and when they stop blinking, the machine has
6. been warmed and is ready to use.
7. Place the two-cup filter basket in the
8. portafilter holder. Spoon 2 scoops of the
9. espresso grounds into the basket. Using the
10. tamping tool, press down the grounds with
11. moderate pressure and clean any excess from
12. the rim. Secure the portafilter holder in place.
13. Program the espresso maker to brew 8
14. ounces of espresso. Place a glass underneath
15. the brew head and press the double espresso button.
16. Espresso will begin to brew and will stop
17. when 8 ounces have been brewed. Repeat
18. process to brew 8 more ounces. Stir sugar
19. into combined espresso
20. to dissolve.
21. Pour the espresso mixture in a bowl. Cool to
22. room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap
23. and place in freezer. Every hour, for about
24. 5 hours in total, scrape the mixture with a fork
25. to allow crystals to form.
26. To serve, layer equal amounts of granita and
27. whipped cream in a parfait glass. Garnish
28. with shaved chocolate, if desired.