Bittersweet Chocolate Granita Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 cups water
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
4 -8 sprigs fresh mint (optional)
whipped cream (optional)

Directions:

Combine water, sugar, and cocoa in a medium saucepan.
Cook on medium-low heat, until just starting to bubble at the edges. Whisk for 1 minute, still over medium-low, until slightly thickened.
Allow mixture to cool.
Pour into a baking dish or other wide, shallow container (the shallower the granita mix is in the dish, the faster it will freeze).
Cover and freeze for one to two hours, until it is frozen at the edges. Scrape the ice with a fork, breaking up any large pieces and mixing towards the center of the dish.
Repeat every 20-30 minutes, until the granita is completely frozen (the texture should be somewhere between slushy and flaky).
Keep frozen until ready to serve. Should the granita become too solid before serving, use a fork to loosen it, and let sit for a few minutes to soften slightly.
Top with whipped cream and a spring of mint, if desired.
QUICK FREEZE METHOD: Freeze mixture into an ice cube tray; once solid, use a food processor or ice shaver to flake.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	66.04 Kcal (276 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.73g	3%
Cholesterol	0.69mg	0%
Sodium	5.6mg	0%
Potassium	166.47mg	4%
Total Carbs	16.36g	5%
Sugars	10.06g	40%
Dietary Fiber	3.55g	14%
Protein	2.21g	4%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	27.7mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	46.78 Kcal (196 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.23g	3%
Cholesterol	0.49mg	0%
Sodium	3.96mg	0%
Potassium	117.92mg	4%
Total Carbs	11.59g	5%
Sugars	7.13g	40%
Dietary Fiber	2.51g	14%
Protein	1.56g	4%
Iron	1.1mg	8%
Calcium	19.6mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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