Cardamom Affogato

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  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    220 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Cardamom Affogato

Cardamom affogato is a shot of espresso poured over a scoop of homemade cardamom ice cream for a simple elegant Italian dessert.

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Ingredients

Servings

for the ice cream

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 10 green cardamom pods
  • 1/2 tsp espresso powder or instant espresso
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

for serving

  • espresso freshly brewed, a shot or two per serving

Instructions

  1. Put the milk, cream and sugar together in a small saucepan and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Lightly crush the cardamom pods with the back of a spoon until they crack open. Don't lose any of the little black seeds. Add the cardamom pods to the pot, seeds, and all, along with the espresso powder.
  3. Heat the cream over medium heat JUST until it comes to a simmer, stirring to dissolve the espresso powder. Turn off the heat and let sit for 30 minutes.
  4. Give the mixture a good stir, and then strain through a mesh sieve. Add the vanilla extract, cover and refrigerate until completely chilled.
  5. Pour the mixture into your ice cream machine and process according to the directions. In my basic Cuisinart model it takes about 15- 20 minutes.
  6. Spread the soft ice cream into a loaf sized pan and freeze for at least 2-3 hours until scoopable
  7. To serve, put a scoop of ice cream in a small glass or dish, and then top with a freshly brewed shot of espresso. Eat right away!.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 220kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 23mg (1%) Potassium 128mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 681IU (14%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 220kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 23mg 1%
Potassium 128mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 681IU 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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