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Coffee Ice Cream Affogato

Stimulate the postdinner set with this espresso-based treat that combines sweet, bitter, and booze.
Martha Stewart Living, June 2002
  • Yield Serves 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 pint best-quality coffee ice cream or gelato
  • 4 ounces liqueur, such as sambuca, amaretto, or Frangelico (optional)
  • 4 demitasse cups freshly brewed espresso

Directions

  1. Just before serving, scoop ice cream into four small bowls or large coffee cups. Divide liqueur among four small glasses, if using; serve liqueur and espresso alongside each bowl, and let each person pour them over the ice cream.

Recipe Reviews

Reviews (2)

  • kkollman
    18 Oct, 2011

    Really Yummy but simple desert!

  • JBest78
    7 Jul, 2008

    How many ounces of espresso or strong coffee is used in this recipe (for those of us who don't own demitasse cups).