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Affogato

A classic Italian dessert that combines the richness of gelato with the bold flavor of espresso.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Gelato
  • 4 scoops vanilla gelato
Espresso
  • 4 shots freshly brewed espresso
Optional toppings
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate shavings for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons whipped cream for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the espresso
  1. Brew 4 shots of espresso using an espresso machine.
Assemble the affogato
  1. Place a scoop of vanilla gelato into each serving glass.
  2. Pour a shot of hot espresso over each scoop of gelato.
Garnish (optional)
  1. Top with chocolate shavings or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use high-quality gelato and freshly brewed espresso.

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