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Michel Guérard's Bitter Chocolate Granita: A Classic Icy Dessert

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
  • 1/2 liter strong coffee
  • 75g powdered sugar
  • 75g grated bitter chocolate

Preparation: 15-20 minutes + 4 hours chilling

This elegant granita from renowned French chef Michel Guérard is a refreshing treat of coffee-infused dark chocolate flakes. Prepare it ahead, stirring periodically for perfect texture.

  1. Grate the bitter chocolate.
  2. Brew 1/2 liter of strong coffee.
  3. Melt the grated chocolate in a small amount of hot coffee over low heat. Stir in the powdered sugar and remaining coffee until fully dissolved.
  4. Pour the mixture into a shallow, deep-sided container. Let it cool to room temperature, then freeze for 4 hours. Every 30 minutes, rake the mixture with a fork to break up ice crystals and achieve a flaky granita consistency.
  5. Just before serving, spoon into tall glasses. Pair with crisp tuiles, shortbread, or other dry cookies if desired.

Source: Chocolate: A Devouring Passion by Martine Jolly, published by Robert Laffont.