Affogato

Dessert

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Description

A chilled affogato-style dessert with gelato or ice cream topped with hot espresso and whipped cream.

Ingredients

whipping cream, cold
0.33cup
tap water, boiling
0.5cup
espresso powder
1tbsp
gelato, chocolate
1pt

Directions

1. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form 2. Cover and refrigerate the whipped cream 3. Whisk the boiling water and espresso powder in a 1 cup glass measuring cup until the powder is dissolved, or use an espresso machine to make 4 shots of espresso 4. Scoop 1/2 cup of the gelato or ice cream into each of 4 dessert bowls or glasses 5. Pour 2 tablespoons or 1 shot of hot espresso over each 6. Top with the whipped cream and serve immediately