Black Forest Affogato: A Symphony of Chocolate and Cherries, A Serenade to the Palate
Find this delicious and indulgent Black Forest Affogato recipe, perfect for a gluten-free dessert that combines chocolate, cherries, and creamy vanilla ice cream in a German twist on the classic Italian affogato.
Allergens
Dairy (Vanilla Ice Cream)
Ingredients
- 2 cups black cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate shavings
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until cherries are tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Allow to cool completely.
- Place two chocolate shavings on the bottom of each serving glass.
- Scoop two scoops of vanilla ice cream into each glass.
- Gently pour warm cherry syrup over the ice cream, allowing it to melt and meld with the sweet dessert.
- Top with a sprig of fresh mint for an extra touch of elegance.
Chef’s Insight
Choose ripe, sweet cherries for the best flavor in this dessert.
Notes
This dessert can be easily scaled up or down to suit your needs.