Affogato literally means "drowned" in Italian. This Italian dessert with espresso + gelato perfectly combines bitterness and sweetness. Some might say it's a sophisticated version of a Gelato Domenica.
Affogato
4 servings
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4 cup premium vanilla gelato or ice cream
4 2 ounce servings of fresh brewed espresso
Brew fresh espresso. Dish-up four servings of ice cream or gelato. Pour hot espresso over the ice cream and serve immediately.
Optional: Add a tablespoon of your favorite liqueur, or crush a few of my favorite biscotti on top!