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Affogato

Enjoy a traditional Italian affogato made with hot, rich espresso poured over top of creamy, ice-cold gelato. It's a flavorful dessert or afternoon treat that has incredible contrasting temperatures just the right amount of sweetness.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 139kcal

Ingredients

  • 1-3 scoops vanilla gelato or chocolate
  • 1 shot espresso freshly made and hot

Instructions

  1. Place the ice cream in a bowl, then pour the hot espresso over top.
  2. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • You can prepare the espresso whichever way you prefer.
  • Vanilla gelato is traditional, but chocolate is also very good. Use the best quality gelato you can find. You can substitute ice cream, but make sure it's great quality for the best affogato.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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