Affogato with Amarula and Vanilla Ice Cream

Affogato with Amarula and Vanilla Ice Cream

An Italian coffee-based dessert made with freshly brewed espresso, Amarula liqueur and vanilla bean ice cream

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Course: Brunch, Dessert, Drinks

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Amarula, coffee, ice cream

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: serve

Author: Eff | Food Daydreaming

Equipment

Ingredients

1 to 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 shot of espresso
1 shot of Amarula, optional
Amaretti or chocolate biscuit crumbs, optional

Instructions

Add 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into a dessert glass.
1 to 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Pour in the espresso while it’s still hot so it will start to melt the ice cream.
1 shot of espresso
Add the shot of Amarula, if using, and top with amaretti or chocolate biscuit crumbs for some added texture.
1 shot of Amarula
Alternate between sipping the coffee and eating the ice cream with a long spoon.
Amaretti or chocolate biscuit crumbs

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Notes

Possible flavour combinations:

Ice cream: caramel, cherry, chocolate, cookies and cream, espresso, matcha, mint, vanilla

Liqueur: Amaretto, Amarula, Baileys, Crème de Menthe, Frangelico, Irish Whiskey, Spiced Rum

Toppings: Amaretti or chocolate biscuit crumbs, caramel syrup, chocolate covered coffee beans, chocolate syrup, crushed hazelnuts, maple syrup, sea salt

And if tea is your thing, you can try pouring a dirty chai over some vanilla bean ice cream. Or during summer, swap out the hot espresso for cold brew, grab your spoon, and enjoy.

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