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Italian Affogato of Chocolate Bliss

Discover the delightful world of Italian desserts with this sumptuous chocolate bliss affogato recipe. Indulge in the perfect balance of espresso, ice cream, and liqueur for a sensory experience like no other.

πŸ•’ Prep - 5 min, Cook - 2 min, Total - 7 min
🍽 Servings: 4
πŸ”₯ Difficulty: Intermediate
🌎 Cuisine: Italian

Allergens

Dairy (Ice Cream), Eggs (Ice Cream), Gluten (Liqueur), Soy (Liqueur)

Ingredients

  • 4 scoops premium chocolate ice cream, 1 cup strong espresso, 2 oz. dark chocolate liqueur, 4 fresh raspberries, whipped cream, cocoa powder for dusting.

Instructions

  1. Place a scoop of chocolate ice cream in each of four dessert glasses.
  2. Slowly pour warm espresso over the ice cream to create a molten lava effect.
  3. Add
  4. 5 oz of dark chocolate liqueur to each glass, swirling it gently to blend with the coffee and ice cream.
  5. Top with a single fresh raspberry, a dollop of whipped cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder.

Chef’s Insight

The key to a perfect affogato is the balance between the hot coffee and cold ice cream, creating an indulgent sensation with each bite.

Notes

This dessert contains caffeine and alcohol.

Cultural or Historical Background

Affogato is an Italian dessert that originated in the mid-20th century, blending espresso and gelato for a quick, sweet treat.