Homemade Affogatos
An affogato is a delicious balance of sweet gelato drowned in rich espresso. This Italian classic is an extraordinary mix of dessert and evening coffee, great for warm summer evenings.
Servings 6
Calories 410kcal
Ingredients
For the vanilla gelato
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
For the each affogato
- 1 - 1 ½ cups vanilla gelato
- 1 ½ oz espresso
- 1 splash amaretto
Instructions
- Place milk and cream in a heavy-bottomed pan on the stove and heat on medium until the mixture just begins to steam. While milk is heating, whisk egg yolks with sugar, salt, cornstarch, and vanilla bean paste until just light and fluffy.
- When the milk is ready, slowly ladle some milk into egg yolks to temper them (which means bringing them to the warm temperature without cooking them). After a few ladles, add eggs back to milk and set back on the stove. Stir over medium-high heat until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
- Strain through a fine-mesh strainer and chill for at least eight hours. Freeze in ice cream freezer according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- To assemble each affogato, add 2-3 scoops of the gelato to a glass. Pour in a splash of amaretto and a shot of espresso. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1affogato | Calories: 410kcal
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