Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Moroccan coffee granita, a refreshing frozen dessert with a delightful combination of coffee, orange water, and spices. Perfectly paired with an orange water cream parfait, this culinary journey takes you on a sensory adventure. Dive into the depths of the granita's icy crystals, infused with the robust essence of coffee, the delicate sweetness of orange water, and a warm embrace of spices. As you savor each spoonful, discover a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate. Complementing this frozen delight is the orange water cream parfait, a velvety smooth creation that balances the intensity of the granita with its creamy richness. Zesty orange water adds a refreshing twist, while layers of whipped cream and crushed pistachios add texture and visual appeal. Prepare to embark on a culinary expedition that will leave you craving for more.
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MOROCCAN COFFEE GRANITA WITH ORANGE WATER CREAM PARFAIT
Steps:
- For the Moroccan coffee granita: Put the coffee beans, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, black pepper, cardamom and clove in a coffee grinder and process until ground.
- Place the ground spiced coffee into a coffee maker, add 4 cups cold water and brew according to the manufacturer's directions. Transfer the brewed coffee to a small saucepan, add the granulated sugar and cook over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Stir in the sambuca.
- Pour the mixture into a 9-by-13-inch metal or glass baking dish. Freeze until ice crystals begin to form around the edges, 3 to 4 hours, depending on how cold your freezer is. Using a fork, stir the mixture well and return to the freezer. Continue freezing, stirring and scraping every 30 minutes, until the mixture is thoroughly frozen and the crystals are fluffy, another 3 to 4 hours.
- For the orange water cream: Combine the cream, confectioners' sugar, orange flower water, orange zest and vanilla extract in the chilled bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Mix until soft peaks form.
- Layer the granita and orange water cream in tall glasses. Garnish with candied orange peel and mint sprigs
BERRIES ROMANOFF PARFAIT
Steps:
- Whisk together the Greek yogurt, muscovado sugar, espresso and orange zest and juice in a bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
- About an hour before serving, combine the raspberries, strawberries, sugar to taste, and chopped mint in a bowl. Layer the berries, granola and yogurt mixture in eight 1-cup Mason jars. Top the jars with some more granola, then cover with lids and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and serve.
STRAWBERRY AND ALMOND CREAM PARFAIT
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories dessert
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sugar, flour and egg yolks until thick and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes.
- In a medium pot, bring the milk and vanilla bean to a gentle boil. Pour about half of the milk mixture over the eggs whisking constantly. Pour the whole mix back into the pot and place the pot back over low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Note: you must stir this mixture constantly, scraping the bottom as you stir, so the flour doesn't stick to the bottom and burn.
- Remove the pot from the stove and whisk in the marzipan. Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap and cover it with a coating of plastic wrap. Place the tray in the refrigerator to cool.
- In a medium skillet over low heat, melt the granulated sugar. Spray a tray with a light coating of nonstick spray. Spray the end of a wooden spoon as well. When the sugar turns light brown, add the almonds and stir to coat them with the sugar. Spoon the almonds on to the baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt.
- When the almond cream has cooled, remove and discard the vanilla bean and place the pastry cream in a medium bowl. Whisk until it is smooth. In another medium bowl, toss the strawberries and brown sugar together.
- Place 4 to 6 glasses on a flat surface. Begin by spooning a thin layer of almond cream in the bottom of each. Sprinkle with a few almonds. Add a layer of the whipped cream. Top with a layer of strawberries. Repeat the layers until the glasses are full. Refrigerate for a while before serving or enjoy immediately.
CARAMELIZED ORANGE PARFAIT
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- Slice of the top and bottom of the oranges using a serrated knife. Place the oranges, cut side down, on the cutting board and slice away the outer layer of skin and pith to just reveal the flesh. Cut the oranges into 1/2-inch-thick slices and then into quarters. Place the oranges in a bowl and add the turbinado sugar and orange liqueur; toss to coat. Arrange the oranges on the wire rack and transfer to the oven. Cook until the sugar has caramelized, 13 to 15 minutes. Let cool, then sprinkle the oranges with the salt and pepper. Reserve to the side.
- Combine the heavy whipping cream and vanilla seeds in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until soft peaks form. Fold in the mascarpone and set aside.
- To assemble: Spoon a dollop of mascarpone whipped cream into 4 to 6 footed parfait glasses. Top with a layer of caramelized oranges. Repeat four more times, so there are five layers of whipped cream and oranges in each glass. Refrigerate the parfaits for 20 minutes to set up.
- Garnish each parfait with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of cinnamon, if using. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice and high-quality coffee.
- If you don't have orange flower water, you can substitute rose water or almond extract.
- To make the coffee granita ahead of time, freeze it for up to 2 weeks. When you're ready to serve, thaw it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- To make the orange water cream parfait, whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks. Fold in the orange water and sugar until well combined.
- Layer the coffee granita and orange water cream parfait in individual serving glasses or bowls. Top with chopped pistachios and serve immediately.
Conclusion:
This Moroccan coffee granita with orange water cream parfait is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its unique flavor combination of coffee, orange, and pistachios, this dessert is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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