An Italian dessert, affogato is a coffee float for grownups that’s equally decadent and simple. Use the best ice cream you can find as well as a premium brew like Crimson Cup, roasted and ground in Columbus.

Affogato

 

An Italian dessert, affogato is a coffee float for grownups that’s equally decadent and simple. Use the best ice cream you can find as well as a premium brew like Crimson Cup, roasted and ground in Columbus.

Ingredients

  • 6 scoops ice cream chocolate or vanilla
  • 3 cups strong brewed coffee hot
  • 6 tablespoons liqueur such as Frangelico or Kahula (optoinal)
  • 1/2 cup crushed almond or vanilla biscotti

Directions

Place generous scoops of ice cream in individual serving glasses or bowls. When ready to serve, pour ½ cup coffee and one tablespoon of liqueur over each scoop and top with a sprinkling of crushed biscotti.

Makes 6 servings.

Photo by Jodi Miller

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