Description
Indulge in the classic Italian dessert with this simple Affogato recipe. Creamy vanilla ice cream drowned in a shot of hot espresso, with optional amaretto and chocolate shavings for an extra touch of elegance.
Ingredients
Vanilla Ice Cream or Gelato:
1 to 2 scoops
Freshly Brewed Espresso:
1 shot (or 1 ounce/2 tablespoons strong hot coffee)
Amaretto:
Optional
Chocolate Shavings:
For garnish, optional
Instructions
- Place the ice cream: Put 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream or gelato in a serving glass or bowl.
- Pour the espresso: Top the ice cream with 1 shot of freshly brewed espresso. Add amaretto if desired and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Affogato, Italian dessert, coffee, ice cream, easy recipe
