Cuisinart CUI EM-100 manual Granita, Affogato, Espresso Gelato

Place the two-cup filter basket in the portafilter holder. Spoon the espresso grounds into the basket. Using the tamping tool, lightly press down on the grounds and clean any excess from the rim.

Turn the Cuisinart® Espresso Maker on. When the machine is heated and ready to use, the amber heating light will go out.

Secure the portafilter holder in place. Place a glass underneath the brew head and turn the function knob to the espresso setting.

Espresso will begin to brew. After ½ cup has been brewed (after about 30 seconds), turn the machine off. Cover and refrigerate the brewed espresso.

When espresso has fully chilled, pour it into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and add the liquors. Shake and strain into individual espresso glasses.

Granita

Makes 4 servings

4measured scoops finely ground espresso or 4 espresso pods

water

2 teaspoons granulated sugar

2cups heavy cream, whipped to a stiff peak

Bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, shaved (optional)

Place the two-cup filter holder in the portafilter holder. Spoon the espresso grounds into the basket. Using the tamping tool, lightly press down on the grounds and clean any excess from the rim.

Turn the Cuisinart® Espresso Maker on. When the machine is heated and ready to use, the amber heating light will go out.

Secure the portafilter holder in place. Place a glass underneath the brew head and turn the function knob to the espresso setting.

Espresso will begin to brew. After 1 cup has been brewed (after about 40 seconds), turn the espresso maker off. Repeat to have 2

cups in total. Stir sugar into combined espresso to dissolve.

Pour the espresso mixture in a bowl. Cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and place in freezer. At every hour, for about 5 hours in total, scrape the mixture with a fork to allow crystals to form.

To serve, layer equal amounts of granita and whipped cream in a parfait glass. Garnish with shaved chocolate, if desired.

Affogato

Makes 2 servings

2measured scoops finely ground espresso or 2 espresso pods

water

2 scoops vanilla ice cream

Place the two-cup filter basket in the portafilter holder. Spoon the espresso grounds into the basket. Using the tamping tool, lightly press down on the grounds and clean any excess from the rim.

Turn the Cuisinart® Espresso Maker on. When the machine is heated and ready to use, the amber heating light will go out.

Secure the portafilter holder in place. Place two demitasse cups underneath the brew head and turn the function knob to the espresso setting. Espresso will begin to brew. When 3 ounces have been brewed (after about 25 seconds), turn the espresso maker off.

Place one scoop of ice cream in each of two individual dishes. Pour one espresso over each scoop of ice cream.

Espresso Gelato

Makes 4½ cups

2measured scoops finely ground espresso or 2 espresso pods water

3cups whole milk