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Amaretto Chocolate Affogato

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Sweet chocolate gelato drowned in boozy amaretto and steaming espresso is the perfect balance of hot and cold, sweet and bitter! Part after-dinner coffee, part nightcap, I could dive straight into this glass.

Affogato might literally be Italian for “drowned”, but I’m convinced that it also means “cup of heaven”. Dark chocolate + almond + espresso is downright irresistible. The flavors meld together so beautifully that you’ll even forget that it’s just three easy ingredients!

Sweet chocolate gelato drowned in boozy amaretto and steaming espresso is the perfect balance of hot and cold, sweet and bitter! Part after-dinner coffee, part nightcap, your date will love this simple 3-ingredient evening treat.

Confession: most nights, I fall asleep ridiculously early. I can’t help it, I’m an obnoxious morning person, but sometimes I want to stay up to a respectable-adult bedtime. The combination of espresso and amaretto not only tastes heavenly but is a great boost for after-8pm energy.

And then topping it all off with curls of rich dark chocolate and toasted hazelnuts? Literally everything I want.

Sweet chocolate gelato drowned in boozy amaretto and steaming espresso is the perfect balance of hot and cold, sweet and bitter! Part after-dinner coffee, part nightcap, your date will love this simple 3-ingredient evening treat.

I honestly considered naming this dessert ‘Ladykiller’ because I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t love to be served this beauty on Valentine’s. Whip up this affogato for your date and see for yourself.

We’re in for a few cold, icy days here in Colorado, so we’ll stay cuddled up by the fire all night. A quiet night in with a couple bottles of red and yes-we’re-still-in-our-twenties-why-do-you-ask smooth jazz? Sounds like a perfect night.


Sweet chocolate gelato drowned in boozy amaretto and steaming espresso is the perfect balance of hot and cold, sweet and bitter! Part after-dinner coffee, part nightcap, your date will love this simple 3-ingredient evening treat.
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Amaretto Chocolate Affogato

Sweet chocolate gelato drowned in boozy amaretto and steaming espresso is the perfect balance of hot and cold, sweet and bitter! Part after-dinner coffee, part nightcap, your date will love this simple 3-ingredient evening treat.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2
Calories: 280kcal
Author: Mountain Cravings

Ingredients

  • 2 scoops dark chocolate gelato
  • 2 oz. amaretto
  • 4 oz. hot espresso
  • (optional) dark chocolate curls
  • (optional) chopped hazelnuts

Instructions

  • Place scoops of gelato into two glasses.
  • Pour 1 oz. amaretto over each scoop.
  • Pour 2 oz. hot espresso around the edge of each glass.
  • (optional) Sprinkle dark chocolate curls and chopped hazelnuts on top.
  • Serve immediately before the ice cream melts.
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12 February 2018 Tagged With: Desserts, Gluten Free, Holiday Spreads, Italian, Under 30 Minutes, Vegetarian

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