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Vanilla Bean Affogato

Region: Italy 🇮🇹
Total Time: 4 minutes
Indulgence: ☕️☕️☕️ (Rich)
The Story:
Affogato is Italian for "drowned." This sublime dessert is a classic example of Italian culinary simplicity: combining two perfect elements to create something greater than the sum of its parts. It sits squarely at the intersection of coffee and dessert and is a staple on menus in Italian gelaterias and restaurants worldwide.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Brewing time 3 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Course: Drinks
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large scoop of high-quality vanilla bean ice cream or gelato
  • 1 freshly pulled shot of espresso

Equipment

  • 1 Espresso machine
  • 1 Ice cream scoop

Method
 

  1. Place the scoop of ice cream in a small dessert cup or glass.
  2. Immediately before serving, pull the hot espresso shot and pour it directly over the cold ice cream.
  3. Serve instantly with a spoon.
  4. Pro Tip: Use a chilled glass to slow the melting. The contrast between the hot espresso and cold ice cream is everything.
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