Chocolate and Amaretto Affogato – A boozy dessert-meets-coffee with a scoop of chocolate ice cream.
This is so simple that I’m not sure I can even call it a recipe.
It is delicious though, so I had to share it!
I love anything with Amaretto in. That sweet, almond scent – reminds me of bakewell tarts and marzipan – drool! I could happily got for a day out to an Amaretto factory and just sit on a bench, inhaling it all day.
I wonder if if it’s possible to get drunk inhaling Amaretto scent? Surely not – otherwise all the workers would have to get the bus home.
Oh dear, sorry I’m digressing already. It’s late and I’ve had a ridiculously busy week (can’t wait to tell you more soon, but I’ve been doing some recipes with OvenPride – including some short videos! totally nerve-racking, but I’ll share more with you next week).
Oh, and I drank a glass of this stuff too 🙂 It’s only got a tablespoon of Amaretto in, but I am a bit of a lightweight…..
Belgian chocolate ice cream, drizzled with Amaretto and steaming hot coffee. So so good.
Original Italian affogato is just vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso. The espresso shouldn’t even cover the ice cream.
Mine is a little different in that I use more coffee – to cover the ice cream.
If you start eating right away you can class it as dessert.
Leave it for a couple of minutes, and you have an after-dinner drink where the ice cream has melted and left a gorgeous creamy topping to your boozy drink.
How would you drink yours?
The Chocolate and Amaretto Affogato Recipe:
Chocolate and Amaretto Affogato
Ingredients
- 2 large scoops Belgian chocolate ice cream or other good quality chocolate ice cream - check the brand for gluten free if necessary
- 2 tbsp Amaretto
- 4 shots espresso
- 2 chunks dark chocolate grated - check the brand for gluten free if necessary
Instructions
- Place a scoop of chocolate ice cream into each cup.
- Pour 1 tbsp of Amaretto over each scoop of ice cream and top each with a double shot of espresso.
- Sprinkle over chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Dessert and coffee course in one. Love this fuss free end to a meal.
Hanging out in an Amaretto factory sounds heavenly, I love that scent too! And these affogatos are fantastic, what a great idea to embellish them with Amaretto. Hope you’re having a great weekend, Nicky! 🙂
Thank you Nicole. I’ve just had to buy another bottle of amaretto. Managed to get through the Xmas bottle before December even began 🙂
I like it. 😉
so yummy, beautiful choco dessert
Thanks 🙂