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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, 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
Total Time5 minutes
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.