Truly Yummy Boozy Affogato
When dining out, I often find desserts tricky especially being gluten free and dairy free. More often than not, my only option is sorbet. So instead when I’m not driving, I opt for a cocktail, an espresso martini to be exact. My go to for a little post dinner indulgence with a caffeine kick.
That was until I discovered Affogato, the classic Italian dessert where a scoop of gelato is “drowned” in hot espresso. It’s simple, elegant, and now one of my favourites.
My Truly Yummy Boozy Affogato is a twist on the traditional version. A combination of an espresso martini minus the vodka with two scoops of creamy vegan vanilla ice cream and a sprinkling of dark chocolate. It’s gluten free, dairy free, and makes a perfect vegan and vegetarian friendly treat.
It’s quick to make, big on flavour, and I’d love to see more restaurants offer this especially those already serving vegan ice cream.
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Truly Yummy Boozy Affogato
Equipment
- 1 serving glass recommend champagne saucer / coupe
Ingredients
- 2 scoops vegan vanilla ice cream recommend Jude's Madagascan Vanilla Ice cream, plant based & vegan.
- 25 ml espresso coffee
- 25 ml coffee liqueur recommend Kahlúa coffee liqueur.
- 1 tsp dark chocolate grated recommend Green & Blacks Organic Dark Cooking Chocolate which has a minimum of 70% cocoa solids.
Instructions
- Place two scoops of soft vegan vanilla ice cream into the glass.
- Measure 25ml of coffee liqueur and pour directly over the ice cream.
- Brew a hot single espresso coffee and pour 25ml over the ice cream.
- Finally grate a teaspoon of dark chocolate over the top and serve immediately.
