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Affogato Mocha

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Affogato MochaCharles Schiller

Affogato is a typically Italian way to enjoy ice cream — it's literally "drowned" in espresso or another liquid topping. (Lemon sorbetto splashed with grappa is a refreshing summer example.)

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 pint chocolate ice cream
8 tablespoons finely chopped bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate
8 tablespoons hot freshly brewed espresso coffee
8 tablespoons dark rum

Preparation

  1. Divide ice cream among 4 dessert bowls or coffee cups. Spoon 2 tablespoons each of chocolate, espresso, and rum over ice cream and serve immediately.

TagsDessertCocktailAlcoholBeveragesEspressoCoffeeRumItalianEuropeanChocolateGluten FreeNut FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookBon Appétit
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