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Affogato
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Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
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Total Time
5m
This indulgent Italian dessert pairs creamy vanilla gelato with a shot of hot espresso, creating a rich and satisfying treat. Add a splash of liqueur for an extra kick. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, it's the perfect way to end a meal or simply treat yourself.
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Notes
1. Gelato is traditional, ice cream is perfectly acceptable. Vanilla is the classic flavour and a dead-set perfect match with coffee flavour. However, feel free to use any flavour you want!
2. Espresso (short black) – Make sure it’s hot (so it melts the ice cream) and strong (so your ice cream coffee “soup” isn’t weak and bland)
3. Liquor – Kahlua, sambuca, rum and Bailey’s are also common offerings. Use what you know works with coffee!
4. Glass – Fancy restaurants use shallow cocktail glasses which I find impractical and poontsy, just for show. I like the glass taller than wider so you can dig in. Try to find one not too tall, it’s easier to eat out of.
5. Optional extras (not traditional, but nobody can stop you!)
Biscotti (excellent for dunking) Chocolate shavings – use microplane or potato peeler Whipped cream Melted chocolate – on ice cream Nuts – roughly chopped pistacchio and hazelnuts on theme
Leftovers – nobody keeps half eaten melted affogato, do they??
Nutrition per serving, assumes 1/2 cup of ice cream which is a little on the generous side.
2. Espresso (short black) – Make sure it’s hot (so it melts the ice cream) and strong (so your ice cream coffee “soup” isn’t weak and bland)
3. Liquor – Kahlua, sambuca, rum and Bailey’s are also common offerings. Use what you know works with coffee!
4. Glass – Fancy restaurants use shallow cocktail glasses which I find impractical and poontsy, just for show. I like the glass taller than wider so you can dig in. Try to find one not too tall, it’s easier to eat out of.
5. Optional extras (not traditional, but nobody can stop you!)
Biscotti (excellent for dunking) Chocolate shavings – use microplane or potato peeler Whipped cream Melted chocolate – on ice cream Nuts – roughly chopped pistacchio and hazelnuts on theme
Leftovers – nobody keeps half eaten melted affogato, do they??
Nutrition per serving, assumes 1/2 cup of ice cream which is a little on the generous side.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories300kcal15%
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Fat15g0%
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Saturated Fat10g0%
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Carbohydrates25g1%
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Fiber1g0%
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Sugar20g1%
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Protein5g0%
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Cholesterol20mg1%
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Sodium50mg2%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.