AI-generated imageEspresso and Vanilla-Ice-Cream Affogato
Two Italian-style affogato desserts made by pouring hot espresso over chilled vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
servings: 2 · Check ingredients
Steps
- 01
Prepare two sturdy glasses and divide 160 g vanilla ice cream into 80 g portions, keeping cold until serving.
- 02
Brew 60 ml espresso, two 30 ml shots. Confirm serving cups can safely withstand hot coffee.
- 03
Slowly pour 30 ml espresso onto each portion of ice cream and wait 10–20 seconds for the edges to melt.
- 04
Serve immediately with a spoon. Use decaf for children or anyone avoiding caffeine, including during pregnancy.
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Before you cook
Ice cream contains milk; check other label allergens. Beware hot espresso and do not leave melted ice cream at room temperature. Decaf is an option for caffeine sensitivity.
Allergens: milk, egg/soy/nuts (check ice-cream label)
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