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Affogato

A delightful Italian dessert combining espresso and gelato, creating a perfect balance of hot and cold.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Gelato
  • 4 scoops vanilla gelato
Espresso
  • 4 shots freshly brewed espresso
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons amaretto for added flavor

Method
 

Assemble the Affogato
  1. Place a scoop of vanilla gelato in each serving glass.
  2. Brew 1 shot of espresso for each glass and pour it over the gelato.
  3. Add optional toppings like chocolate shavings or a splash of amaretto if desired.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy the contrast of hot and cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Affogato can be customized with different flavors of gelato or ice cream based on personal preference.

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