Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Granita

Name: Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Granita
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT3H20M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice; 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped; 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped; Zest of 1 orange; 1 cinnamon stick; Pinch kosher salt; 4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped (preferably 70-percent); 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup dark cocoa powder; Seeds of 1 fresh pomegranate, for garnish

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This dessert has every base covered by incorporating pomegranate juice, a great antioxidant, with a big chocolate flavor for a light and at the same time bold dessert. It's important that your cinnamon stick is fresh here, as the delicate granita will quickly take on an old, off taste if not!

Level: Easy
Total: 3 hr 20 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 3 hr
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 3 hr 20 min

Prep: 10 min
Inactive: 3 hr
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice

1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped

Zest of 1 orange

1 cinnamon stick

Pinch kosher salt

4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped (preferably 70-percent)

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup dark cocoa powder

Seeds of 1 fresh pomegranate, for garnish

Directions

In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm the pomegranate juice, 2 1/2 cups of water, the vanilla pod and seeds, orange zest, cinnamon stick and salt. Simmer the juice, being careful not to boil. Whisk in the chocolate, sugar and cocoa powder until just melted and dissolved.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow to steep, about 30 minutes. With a strainer, remove the vanilla pod, orange zest and cinnamon stick. Set aside and allow the mixture to come to room temperature.
Place a 2-quart stainless steel, porcelain or plastic container in the freezer. The container should have at least 1 1/2 to 2-inch sides. Pour the mixture into the dish and set a timer for 1 hour.
With a fork, stir the mixture making sure to scrape all the edges (they freeze first).
Allow to freeze. After 30 minutes, while the granita is in the freezer, stir and break up the large chunks. Continue to do this every 30 minutes until the mixture becomes large ice crystals. This may take up to 2 1/2 hours. Once completely icy, transfer the granita to an airtight container. This will keep up to one week. Garnish with pomegranate seeds.