Affogato al Caffè (Ice Cream with Coffee)
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Affogato al Caffè (Ice Cream with Coffee)
Description
Affogato al Caffè (Ice Cream with Coffee) is a straightforward Italian dessert featuring two main components: vanilla ice cream and hot espresso. The preparation involves placing scoops of vanilla ice cream in a clear serving glass or dish, then pouring hot espresso directly over the ice cream. This causes the ice cream to slightly melt into the coffee, producing a cold, creamy base combined with the bold, aromatic coffee flavor. The hot espresso contrasted with cold ice cream offers a unique sensory experience that highlights the flavors of both.
The texture blends creamy, cold ice cream with the smooth, hot coffee, while the espresso's natural bitterness balances the sweetness of the dessert. This dessert requires only two ingredients, emphasizing the importance of quality, especially with the espresso, to achieve the best results.
Affogato is typically served immediately after preparation to enjoy the mixture before the ice cream fully melts. It can be offered as a simple finish to a meal or as a quick indulgence.
Ingredients
- 2 coops vanilla ice cream
- 2 hots espresso hot
Instructions
- Place the ice cream in a serving glass, dish, etc. as long as it is clear glass.
- Pour the hot coffee over the ice cream.
Notes
- Use quality espresso for best flavor impact in this simple dessert.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of hot espresso and cold ice cream.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 139 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 glass | |
| Calories | 139kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 278IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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