3.6

Out of 5 Ratings

Owner's of the Cuisinart Espresso Maker EM-200 gave it a score of 3.6 out of 5. Here's how the scores stacked up:
  • Reliability

    3.8 out of 5
  • Durability

    3.6 out of 5
  • Maintenance

    3.4 out of 5
  • Performance

    3.6 out of 5
  • Ease of Use

    3.4 out of 5
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16
Frozen Latte
Makes 1 serving (8 ounces)
2 measured scoops finely ground
espresso or 2 espresso pods
water
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
2 tablespoons whole milk
3 ice cubes
Press the power button of the Cuisinart
®
Espresso Maker to turn the machine on. The
lights around the power, manual, single and
double espresso buttons will illuminate
and when they stop blinking, the machine has
been warmed and is ready to use.
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. Secure the portafilter
holder in place.
Place a glass underneath the brew head and
press the button. Espresso will begin to
brew. When 3 ounces have been brewed the
machine will stop.
Stir the sugar into the hot espresso to
dissolve. Pour the espresso mixture and
the milk into the jar of a Cuisinart
®
Blender.
Place the lid on and process on high. While
the motor is running, drop the ice cubes in
and continue to process until the mixture is
homogenous, about 30 seconds.
Pour into a glass.
Espresso Martini
Makes 4 servings
2 measured scoops finely ground
espresso or 2 espresso pods
water
¾ cup vodka
½ cup + 1 tablespoon Kahlua
®
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon Tia Maria
®
½ cup cold, brewed espresso
6-8 ice cubes
Press the power button of the Cuisinart
®
Espresso Maker to turn the machine on. The
lights around the power, manual, single and
double espresso buttons will illuminate
and when they stop blinking, the machine has
been warmed and is ready to use.
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. Secure the portafilter
holder in place.
Place two demitasse cups underneath the
brew head. Program the espresso maker to
brew 4 ounces and press the program button.
Espresso will begin to brew and will stop
when 4 ounces have been brewed. Cover the
brewed espresso and place in refrigerator to
chill.
When the espresso has fully chilled, pour it
into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and add
the liquors. Shake well and strain into
individual martini glasses.
Granita
Makes 4 servings
4 measured scoops finely ground
espresso
water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
heavy cream, whipped to a stiff peak
bittersweet or semisweet chocolate,
shaved (optional)
Press the power button of the Cuisinart
®
Espresso Maker to turn the machine on. The
lights around the power, manual, single and
double espresso buttons will illuminate
and when they stop blinking, the machine has
been warmed and is ready to use.
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