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    In this Italian dessert, scoops of ice cream are doused in espresso (or sometimes a liqueur). Hence the name gelato affogato, "drowned ice cream."
    Martha Stewart Living, August 2009
    • Prep Time 10 minutes
    • Total Time 10 minutes
    • Yield Makes 4
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    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup cold heavy cream
    • 2 pints chocolate gelato or ice cream
    • 2 cups freshly brewed espresso
    • Biscotti, for serving (optional)

    Directions

    1. Beat cream until soft peaks form.

    2. Place 2 scoops gelato into each of 4 glasses. Pour 1/2 cup hot
      espresso over tops of each, just to cover. Top with whipped
      cream, and serve with biscotti if desired.

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