Affogato
Affogato literally means "drowning" in Italian, which is exactly what this scoop of gelato is doing in a shot of espresso. It's the best sort of tragedy to happen at the dinner table. Here's how to make it.
Ingredients
- 4 scoops vanilla gelato or fior di latte gelato (or substitute vanilla ice cream)
- 4 shots freshly brewed espresso (or substitute strongly brewed coffee)
Instructions
- Plop 1 scoop of gelato in each of 4 squat glasses or coffee cups.
- Give each dinner guest a glass containing a scoop of gelato, a small cup of espresso on the side, and a spoon. Then let everyone pour the espresso over the gelato and plunge their spoons in quickly so as to appreciate the contrast between hot and cold and still-distinct flavors before the cream melts into the dark liquid. Then sigh deeply out of contentment.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 17mg | Sugar: 1g