Affogato
Vanilla Ice Cream with Espresso
Italian Recipe

This classic Italian dessert combines frosty, sweet ice cream with robust, piping hot espresso. Sophisticated, dramatic, irresistible—and a cinch to prepare.

 

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Ingredients

2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/4–1/2 cup hot espresso or strong, black coffee
 Make sure to use best-quality ice cream and coffee to bring out the full glory of this simple preparation.
Directions

1. Place the ice cream into a glass or individual serving bowl

2. Pour the espresso or strong coffee over the ice cream and serve immediately.

 

 

Preparation Time: 
Under 5 minutes with pre-made espresso or coffee.

 

A Barbara Adams Beyond Wonderful recipe.

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