Friday, July 29, 2011

Gelato Affogato




AFFOGATO in the Italian lingo literally means "Drowned."  The ever-popular dessert  GELATO AFFOGATO  is a combination of vanilla ice cream with robust, piping hot espresso. Not only is this recipe a cinch to prepare, it is also dramatically irresistible...

But proceed with caution; make sure you use the best quality ice cream and coffee available to bring out the full glory of this easy preparation.



Ingredients: (to make 1 serving)

- 2 shots Espresso (I prefer FAR SKYES Premium Roast Arabica), about 50ml

- 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream



Procedure:

1) Place 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream into a small coffee or espresso cup


2) Top with double-shot of espresso and serve immediately



Oh, as a final advice:  after every spoonful don't forget to take time and bask in the mouthfeel of contrasting texture and changing temperature...

Flavored Gelato Affogato

To make this variation, simply add a tablepspoon (15ml) of your favorite flavored syrup (my favorites are Stasero Hazelnut, Stasero Cherry and Stasero White Chocolate) to the Affogato.



* You can do an adult (spiked) variation by adding your favorite liqueur such as - Sambuca, Amaretto, Frangelico, or Bailey's. 1-tablespoon per serving.

4 comments:

  1. It looks yummy and divine. I know exactly where it's going!!! My *ss! :) But atleast it would have gone there willingly and smilingly! Cheers!

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  2. Looks good! Especially for the weather we've been having lately! :) If we do not opt for vanila ice cream, what other flavor would you suggest as an alternative?

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  3. Thanks Chinadoll! Ditto! Definitely worth the calories...

    Angelica, aside from Vanilla i recommend Chocolate and Rocky Road. Happy eating!

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