Description
Decadent Affogato combines rich espresso and creamy gelato for a luxurious dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 ml Espresso (Freshly brewed for best flavor.)
- 1 large scoop Gelato (vanilla or alternative flavor)
- 1 splash Liquor (optional, e.g., Frangelico or Amaretto)
- to taste Chocolate shavings
- to taste Crushed nuts
- to taste Whipped cream
Instructions
- Brew a shot of hot espresso using freshly ground coffee.
- Scoop 1 large or 2 small scoops of gelato into an elegant glass.
- Pour the hot espresso over the gelato, watching it cascade.
- Add a splash of liquor for a bolder flavor, if desired.
- Enjoy immediately for the best contrast of hot and cold.
Notes
- Feel free to swap gelato for dairy-free options like coconut milk ice cream.
- Adding liquor enhances the flavor but is not necessary.
- Chocolate shavings and crushed nuts add elegance and crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg