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.

Caramel-Mocha Frappe

As requested by one of our loyal blog follower, we are preparing an easy-to-makeCaramel-Mocha Frappe recipe which could be done in the comforts of one's home. This is a follow-up recipe to the "Raspberry-Mocha Frappe" article we did last December 2010, which ranks among the top viewed post of this young blog.

Caramel-Mocha Frappe is one of the all-time most ordered drink for both international and local coffee chains. CARAMEL in simple definition is "burnt sugar" or sugar heated with a little water until golden brown. The darker the color, the bolder and less sweet it becomes (milk, cream, or butter is added to enhance the viscosity and richness of the caramel). "FRAPPE" could be interchanged with Macchiato, Latte or Frappucino, depending on the dairy dose and equipment used in preparing the drink.

The ingredients are as follows (to make a 16-oz finished drink):

 

3 tablespoons Stasero Frappe Base (this premix contains sweetener and creamer/"dairy" part already)*
2-shots Far Skyes Premium Roast Arabica espresso (roughly 30ml per shot x 2 = 60ml)**
15ml Stasero Caramel Syrup
15ml Stasero Caramel Sauce (for garnish)
Ice

     * should you opt to use fresh milk, substitute 3 tablespoons Stasero Frappe base with 60ml fresh milk
   ** other espresso blends could be used, I just happen to have that ready in my espresso machine



Procedure:

Step 1: in a blender, combine the Frappe Base, Espresso and Caramel Syrup - blend for 10 seconds.

Step 2: using a 16-ounce cup, fill it with crushed, cube or tube ice. Pour into the blender with the mix and blend again for 15 seconds.

Step 3: Pour into 16-ounce cup and garnish with whipped cream (optional) and top with Caramel Sauce!

Sipping this drink in the comforts of one's home is a fine  luxury, considering the amount of time, gas and money saved than leaving the house just to get your caffeine fix. A real Home Run!!! Enjoy!!!