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Ethereal Amaretto Affogato with Vegan Almond Panna Cotta

Find this irresistible Ethereal Amaretto Affogato with Vegan Almond Panna Cotta recipe, perfect for Italian dessert lovers. Enjoy an indulgent moment of bliss with this easy-to-prepare vegan treat!

πŸ•’ Prep: 5 minutes - Cook: 5 minutes - Total: 3 hours and 10 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Easy
🌎 Cuisine: Italian

Allergens

N/A (but please note it's a vegan recipe)

Ingredients

  • 1. 3/4 cup almond milk 2. 1/4 cup cane sugar 3. 1 1/2 tsp agar
  • agar powder 4. 1 cup cold water 5. 2 tbsp amaretto liqueur 6. 1/2 cup strong espresso coffee 7. A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine almond milk and cane sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add agar agar powder into cold water in a separate container and mix well to avoid lumps.
  3. Once the mixture starts to boil, remove it from heat. Let it cool for about two minutes.
  4. Add the agar agar and water mixture to the saucepan and stir until well combined.
  5. Pour this blend into serving cups and let it chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours or until it becomes firm.
  6. When ready to serve, pour hot espresso coffee over the firm panna cotta. Add a splash of amaretto liqueur for that Italian touch.
  7. Enjoy this ethereal moment of decadence!

Chef’s Insight

To achieve that perfect texture, be sure to cool and chill your panna cotta until it's firm.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for those who love the combination of sweet and bitter.

Cultural or Historical Background

Affogato is a traditional Italian dessert where espresso coffee is poured over gelato or ice cream. In this recipe, we veganize the classic by using almond panna cotta instead of gelato/ice cream.