Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Gelato Affogato 1.8 (5) By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 22, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 4 In this Italian dessert, scoops of ice cream are doused in espresso (or sometimes a liqueur). Hence the name gelato affogato, "drowned ice cream." Ingredients ½ cup cold heavy cream 2 pints chocolate gelato or ice cream 2 cups freshly brewed espresso Biscotti, for serving (optional) Directions Beat cream until soft peaks form. Place 2 scoops gelato into each of 4 glasses. Pour 1/2 cup hotespresso over tops of each, just to cover. Top with whippedcream, and serve with biscotti if desired. Print