Description
A classic Italian dessert combining hot espresso poured over cold vanilla gelato, creating a rich and elegant contrast of flavors and temperatures.
Ingredients
- 2 scoops (about 120 g) vanilla gelato or vanilla ice cream
- 30 ml hot espresso
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (10 g) shaved dark chocolate or chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (10 g) chopped almonds or hazelnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare 30 ml of hot espresso.
- Place the vanilla gelato scoops into a small serving glass or bowl.
- Slowly pour the hot espresso over the gelato.
- Add sugar if desired and gently mix to combine flavors.
- Sprinkle chocolate shavings or chopped nuts on top if using.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor contrast.
Notes
- Use high-quality espresso for the best flavor.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the hot and cold contrast.
- Adjust sweetness by adding or skipping sugar.
- Try different gelato flavors like pistachio or hazelnut.
- Decaffeinated espresso can be used as an alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
