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Affogato al Caffè
Indulge in the perfect marriage of hot and cold, coffee and gelato with this easy recipe!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 246 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 pint of gelato or ice cream
- 2 cups of strong brewed coffee or 8 shots of espresso
- toppings optional such as chocolate shavings, liqueur or crushed nuts as desired
Instructions
- Begin by selecting four elegant glass individual serving dishes so that your affogato looks as good as it tastes. We like either tall, transparent glasses served with long spoons, martini glasses with short spoons or any other pretty dessert dishes you own.
- Brew extra strong coffee in a coffee pot by using more than the regular amount of coffee and less than the normal amount of water to ensure it has a strong flavor. For an even stronger flavor you can make Italian espresso machine shots or espresso coffee in a moka pot. Keep the coffee in a metal or glass container with a cover or in a thermos so that it stays hot until you use it.
- Place one large scoop or two smaller scoops of vanilla gelato or ice cream into each individual dish.
- Pour two shots of espresso or a 1/2 cup of coffee directly over the gelato.
- You can garnish with your favorite topping such as a drizzling of chocolate or caramel syrup or a sprinkling of chocolate shavings, crushed nuts or a dollop of whipped cream and then serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
150g
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
97mg
(4%)
Potassium
293mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
498IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
154mg
(15%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 150g | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 293mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 498IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 154mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.