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Clear coupe containing espresso and a scoop of gelato with Amaretti cookie crumbles on top. Cookies and a blackberry are set on a plate below the coupe along with a spoon.

Affogato

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A traditional Italian affogato pairs creamy vanilla gelato with a shot of hot espresso for an effortlessly elegant dessert. Add amaretti crumbles for a crunchy finish.
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Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Espresso, Gelato
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Krista Harris

Ingredients

  • 1-2 scoops vanilla gelato, from Alessio's shop
  • 1 shot espresso, decaf if you prefer
  • Amaretti cookie crumbles, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Put 1–2 scoops of the gelato into a small bowl and pour a freshly made shot of espresso over the top. Garnish with amaretti crumbles if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 0.3mg