FROZEN ORANGE AND AMARETTI PARFAITS WITH ESPRESSO GRANITA

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Frozen Orange and Amaretti Parfaits with Espresso Granita image

Provided by Sarah Tenaglia

Categories     Coffee     Liqueur     Dessert     Frozen Dessert     Orange     Summer     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup finely ground espresso coffee beans
3 cups water
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
4 teaspoons finely grated orange peel
1 pint premium vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
8 to 12 amaretti cookies (Italian macaroons)*
2 thin orange slices, cut in half (optional)

Steps:

  • Brew espresso with 3 cups water in coffeemaker. Pour coffee into small metal pan. Add 1/2 cup sugar; stir to dissolve. Freeze 2 hours, stirring twice. Cover and freeze without stirring until solid, at least 6 hours or overnight. Using fork, scrape granita into icy crystals, then toss to mix. Cover; keep frozen. Mix orange juice, liqueur, orange peel, and 1 tablespoon sugar in medium bowl until sugar dissolves. Transfer 2 tablespoons mixture to small bowl to use as sauce; chill.
  • Mix ice cream into remaining orange mixture. Cover; freeze until firm, at least 6 hours.
  • Coarsely crumble 1 to 1 1/2 cookies into each of 4 parfait glasses. Top each with 1/2 cup granita and another 1 to 1 1/2 crumbled cookies. Top each with scoop of ice cream. Drizzle 1 1/2 teaspoons orange sauce over ice cream. Garnish with orange slices, if desired. * Available at some supermarkets and at Italian markets.

Arif Talukdar
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I can't wait to try this recipe with different fruits. I bet it would be delicious with berries or peaches.


ily_spotify
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These parfaits are a great way to use up leftover oranges.


William Urizar
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Naeemakram Toor
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These parfaits are the perfect make-ahead dessert. I made them the night before and they were just as delicious the next day.


Mick Sheg
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I love how customizable this recipe is. I added some chopped nuts to the parfaits and they were delicious.


Nargis Alam
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These parfaits are the perfect way to end a summer meal. They're light and refreshing, and they leave you feeling satisfied.


Md Saimun Ahemd
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I'm so impressed with how easy these parfaits were to make. They look like they came from a fancy restaurant!


Samantha Mills.
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I can't wait to make these parfaits again. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Candi Tiller
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These parfaits are a work of art! They're so beautiful and delicious.


park mero
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. These parfaits are now one of my favorite desserts.


pearl seakgosing
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These parfaits are so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Patricia Nanziri
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I love the crunch of the amaretti cookies in these parfaits. It's the perfect contrast to the creamy mousse.


REWAN ELASHRY
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These parfaits are so elegant and impressive, but they're actually really easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Maria Rafique
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I'm not a big fan of orange, but I loved these parfaits. The flavors were perfectly balanced.


Md Hafizur Rahaman
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These parfaits are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they're so easy to make.


Asif Saeed
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I used blood oranges instead of regular oranges and they turned out beautifully.


Bugti Pool
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I followed the recipe exactly and the parfaits turned out perfectly. They were so easy to make and they looked so elegant.


Chukwuebuka Stephen
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I made these parfaits for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Ntandazo Sininge
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Wow! These parfaits were absolutely delicious. The orange and espresso flavors complemented each other perfectly.


Free Love Light
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These parfaits were a hit! The combination of orange, amaretti, and espresso flavors was divine. I especially loved the texture contrast between the creamy parfait and the crunchy amaretti cookies.