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Easy Classic Affogato Recipe

erynwhalen
This affogato dessert is a creamy scoop of ice cream “drowned” in fresh espresso. One of my favorite Italian desserts and the perfect after-dinner drink for coffee lovers.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 1 person
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 scoop high-quality vanilla bean ice cream or creamy vanilla gelato
  • 1 shot fresh espresso

Instructions
 

  • Place a scoop of ice cream into a chilled serving cup or small bowl.
  • Brew a single shot of espresso and pour it directly over the top of the ice cream.
  • Garnish with optional toppings like shaved chocolate or a pinch of sea salt, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 3mgSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 2mg
Keyword coffee, icecream
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