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Affogato ice cream dessert with espresso maker in the background

Affogato al Caffè

This Affogato al Caffè recipe creates an Italian dessert that combines a scoop of vanilla, creamy chocolate sauce, toasted almonds and a scoop of ice cream with a shot of hot espresso poured over it.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 8 ounce serving dishes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Cup Brewed espresso, cooled slightly (4 fluid ounces)
  • 2 Cup Vanilla ice cream or gelato
  • ¼ Cup Amaretto optional
  • ¼ Cup Chocolate sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • ¼ Cup Almonds, toasted and chopped finely optional

Instructions
 

  • Brew ½ cup (4 fluid ounces) of strong espresso. Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Add ½ cup of ice cream or gelato to 4 serving dishes.
  • Optional: add one tablespoon of Amaretto to each serving dish.
  • Pour 2 tablespoons (1 fluid ounce) of warm espresso into each dish.
  • Drizzle chocolate sauce into each dish.
  • Optional: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped almonds into each dish.
  • Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 278IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 119mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Affogato, ice cream desserts
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