Arctic Aurora Affogato – A Nordic Keto Brunch Sweet

Arctic Aurora Affogato – A Nordic Keto Brunch Sweet

Discover this exquisite keto dessert recipe inspired by Nordic flavors and the magic of the Arctic.

Time: Prep - 10 min | Cook - 3 min | Total - 13 min
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Nordic-Inspired Keto Dessert

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon erythritol
  • 4 oz espresso, hot
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the raspberries and erythritol. Mash gently with a fork until well combined. Set aside.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  3. In a third bowl, sift in the cocoa powder.
  4. To serve, pour hot espresso into two glasses or mugs, then quickly top with a generous scoop of whipped cream.
  5. Sprinkle cocoa powder over the whipped cream and add a spoonful of the raspberry mixture on top.
  6. Enjoy the perfect balance of warmth, sweetness, and indulgence as you savor each bite.

Chef’s Insight

The secret is in the balance of flavors and textures - hot, cold, sweet, and bitter.

Notes

The espresso should be hot but not scalding.

Cultural or Historical Background

Nordic-inspired desserts often feature local ingredients like berries, combined with rich flavors from coffee.