Description
Indulge in the delightful Italian classic, Affogato, a simple yet luxurious dessert that combines the richness of vanilla gelato with a shot of hot espresso. Perfect for a quick and elegant sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Vanilla Gelato:
- 2 small scoops vanilla gelato or ice cream
Hot Espresso:
- 1 shot (about 1 ounce) hot espresso
Garnish:
- Shaved dark chocolate or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Scoop the Gelato: Scoop the vanilla gelato into a small glass or dessert cup.
- Brew Espresso: Brew a fresh shot of hot espresso.
- Pour Espresso: Pour the espresso over the gelato just before serving.
- Add Garnish: Top with shaved dark chocolate or a light dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Try different gelato flavors like hazelnut or chocolate for a twist.
- For an adult version, add a splash of coffee liqueur.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 affogato
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg