Description
An indulgent Italian dessert combining espresso and gelato (or ice cream). The hot espresso poured over the creamy gelato creates a beautiful contrast of temperatures and flavors, making it the perfect treat for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
1 scoop vanilla gelato, caramel gelato, or ice cream
1 shot hot espresso
Instructions
- Add a generous scoop of your favorite gelato (vanilla, caramel, or ice cream) into a small cup or mug.
- Brew a shot of your favorite Italian espresso, ensuring it’s hot and freshly made.
- Pour the hot espresso directly over the scoop of gelato. Watch as the espresso melts the gelato slightly, creating a luscious mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the delicious contrast of hot and cold!
Notes
- Flavored gelato: Experiment with different flavors like chocolate, hazelnut, or coffee-flavored gelato.
- Sweeten it up: Add a drizzle of caramel or chocolate sauce for extra sweetness.
- Add toppings: Top with chopped nuts, chocolate shavings, or serve with biscotti.
- Non-dairy version: Use dairy-free gelato or sorbet for a vegan-friendly affogato.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Brew, Serve
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
