Description
Chocolate affogato blends Italian espresso magic with luxurious chocolate gelato for an elegant dessert experience. Rich espresso cascades over velvety chocolate gelato, creating a harmonious symphony of intense flavors you’ll savor to the last delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Affogato
Main Ingredients:
- 2 scoops chocolate gelato
- 1.7 fluid ounces (50 milliliters) hot espresso
- 0.7 ounces (20 grams) dark chocolate
Instructions
- Craft a velvety chocolate base by gently melting chocolate into freshly brewed hot espresso, creating a rich, glossy liquid.
- Stir the espresso and chocolate thoroughly until completely smooth and integrated, ensuring no chocolate lumps remain.
- If the chocolate mixture cools and loses its silky texture, briefly reheat in the microwave for a few seconds to restore warmth.
- Select elegant espresso cups and generously fill each with creamy gelato, creating a luxurious foundation.
- Carefully cascade the warm chocolate-espresso blend over the gelato, allowing the hot liquid to partially melt the cold dessert.
- Serve immediately, capturing the dramatic contrast between the steaming espresso and the cool, smooth gelato.
- Optionally, garnish with a light dusting of cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for an extra touch of sophistication.
Notes
- Rich chocolate melts perfectly into hot espresso, creating a smooth, velvety base for this decadent dessert.
- Work quickly when combining espresso and chocolate to maintain optimal temperature and prevent chocolate from seizing.
- Microwave option helps restore warmth if mixture cools too rapidly, ensuring a consistently delightful texture.
- Select high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for deeper, more complex flavor profile.
- Serve immediately in warmed espresso cups to preserve the luxurious temperature and prevent rapid cooling.
- Experiment with different gelato flavors like vanilla, hazelnut, or caramel to customize your affogato experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg