Affogato Mocha
March 7, 2010
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When is an espresso drink not a drink? Why when it’s a delicious Italian dessert, of course.
“Affogato” is Italian for “drowned” and can refer to a variety of deserts consisting of ice cream, gelato or sorbet “drowned” in some liquid, such as a liqueur or, yes, even hot espresso.
One delicious example is this recipe for an Affogato Mocha, from www.epicurious.com.
Ingredients:
- 1 pint chocolate ice cream
- 8 tablespoons finely chopped bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate
- 8 tablespoons hot freshly brewed espresso coffee
- 8 tablespoons dark rum
Divide ice cream among 4 dessert bowls or coffee cups. Spoon 2 tablespoons each of chocolate, espresso, and rum over ice cream and serve immediately.
