Affogato is the simplest of Italian desserts. Its recipe is two simple steps- scoop
ice cream, and pour hot, rich freshly prepared espresso over the top. Together, they combine the perfection of opposites into a beautiful harmony. The sweet of the ice cream, with the bitter flavor of the espresso. The heat offset with the icy chill....the contrasts are where the beauty lies here.
I recently made this using that incredibly decadent chocolate ice cream I made some weeks ago, and the Napoli espresso from Nespresso. The rich complexity of the coffee bloomed into a light floral flavor with the addition of the bittersweet chocolate.