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      Simple Italian Dessert

      Martha prepares affogato, an easy-to-make frozen Italian dessert, with Lidia Bastianich and Stefano Tonchi.

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      Affogato

      Martha shares a tasty Good Thing: Affogato, a treat made with espresso poured over ice cream.

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    The word affogato means "drowned" in Italian. Complete any meal with this elegant -- and easy-to-make -- dessert.

    This recipe comes from Everyday Food, and was also featured on the January 16, 2007 episode of "The Martha Stewart Show."
    The Martha Stewart Show, September 2010
    • Yield Serves 4
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    Ingredients

    • 1 pint vanilla ice cream
    • About 1 cup hot espresso
    • Sambuca, Grand Marnier, or Frangelico, optional
    • Whipped cream, for garnish, optional
    • Crushed espresso beans, for garnish, optional
    • Biscotti, for serving, optional

    Directions

    1. Divide ice cream evenly between 4 serving dishes. Pour about 1/4 cup espresso over each dish of ice cream. Add liquor, if using, and garnish as desired.

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