He's awesome.

Tiramisu-Style Espresso Granita Parfaits

So last night I was planning on making these, my first attempt was okay but they weren't very pretty. I ended up passing out before I could throw the second batch together. But in a sleepy haze, I remember Chris telling me that he had done them for me, and he even took pretty pictures. 

Watcha Need:

1 cup sugar

3 cups espresso OR coffee

1 1/4 cups heavy cream (chilled)

1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (chilled)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Bite size Nilla wafers/ or regular ones crunched up

1/2 cup marsala wine or chocolate liqueur (not necessary, but why not?) 

Dark chocolate, shaved 

How to do it:

Wisk 3 cups of coffee with 3/4 cups sugar

Freeze in a 9x13 inch glass/ metal pan, stirring everything 30 minutes (it becomes a slushy like consistency) 

While that is freezing, beat together the heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. 

Once that granita (coffee slush) is done, layer everything together, finishing with shaved chocolate.

These are so good. They are a rich iced coffee. So yummy on a hot day!

So, while Buddy and I were doing what we do best, Chris put these together so I would have a post today! 

He is so funny. Whenever I'm working on post, whether we go somewhere or we're cooking something, he always reminds me to take pictures. I love it! (and him)