Affogato
Servings:
6-8
Prep. Time:
3 hours
Bring a taste of Italy to your kitchen with this homemade recipe for a classic dessert. Affogato, literally meaning "drowned", combines freshly churned vanilla ice cream soaked in rich espresso coffee. Simply delicious.
Tip: For a quick dessert make the ice cream ahead of time and serve when ready in minutes.
Ingredients:
- 220ml full fat milk
- 150g granulated sugar
- 450ml double cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- To Serve:
- 1 shot of espresso coffee per serving
Directions:
- Pour the milk and sugar into a medium bowl and whisk until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the cream and vanilla, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- With the ice cream paddle fitted, whisk the mixture and pour into the ice cream maker bowl. Cover with the lid.
- Turn the Gelato & Ice Cream Professional on and set the timer for 40 to 50 minutes.
- To produce a firmer ice cream churn in the ice cream maker for longer.
- Serve 2 scoops of ice cream per person in a bowl.
- Pour 1 shot of espresso coffee over the ice cream in each bowl.
- Store any remaining ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer.
