Name: Frozen Orange and Amaretti Parfaits with Espresso Granita
Yield: Makes 4
Ingredients: 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)

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Frozen Orange and Amaretti Parfaits with Espresso Granita

These gorgeous, grown-up treats feature crunchy almond cookies, icy coffee granita, and creamy orange ice cream. Amaretti cookies vary in size—you'll need eight to twelve cookies for the parfaits.

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