Name: Classic Affogato Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 small scoops vanilla gelato or ice cream (or vegan ice cream of choice); 1 shot espresso (or 2 tablespoons strong coffee), decaf if desired; 1 teaspoon amaretto, optional; Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish

Description

Affogato is an Italian dessert that pairs coffee and ice cream for a simple, sophisticated treat. It couldn’t be easier or more divine!

Ingredients

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2 small scoops vanilla gelato or ice cream (or vegan ice cream of choice)
1 shot espresso (or 2 tablespoons strong coffee), decaf if desired
1 teaspoon amaretto, optional
Dark chocolate shavings, for garnish

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Instructions

Add the gelato or ice cream to a serving glass. Chill it in the freezer while preparing the coffee.
Make the espresso, following the instructions in How to Make Espresso: 5 Ways. Or, make strong coffee with espresso (dark) roast beans using your normal method and half of the standard amount of water.
To serve, remove the glass with the ice cream from the freezer and top with the chocolate shavings. If using the amaretto, add it to the espresso. At the table, pour the espresso over the ice cream and enjoy immediately.

Category: Dessert
Method: Poured
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian

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