GELATO AFFOGATO

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In this Italian dessert, scoops of ice cream are doused in espresso (or sometimes a liqueur). Hence the name gelato affogato, "drowned ice cream."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup cold heavy cream
2 pints chocolate gelato or ice cream
2 cups freshly brewed espresso
Biscotti, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Beat cream until soft peaks form.
  • Place 2 scoops gelato into each of 4 glasses. Pour 1/2 cup hotespresso over tops of each, just to cover. Top with whippedcream, and serve with biscotti if desired.

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