Description
A quick and indulgent Italian dessert where hot espresso is poured over creamy vanilla gelato, creating a luxurious mix of bold coffee and sweet, melty cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 scoops vanilla gelato
- 1 shot freshly brewed espresso (about 1 ounce)
Instructions
- Preheat your espresso machine or moka pot to ensure your espresso is hot and ready.
- Scoop 2 firm rounds of vanilla gelato into a chilled serving glass.
- Finish brewing your espresso shot so it’s freshly hot.
- Slowly pour the hot espresso directly over the gelato in the glass.
- Optionally, garnish with chocolate shavings or crushed biscotti.
- Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy the contrast of hot and cold.
Notes
- Use high-quality espresso for best flavor.
- Pre-scoop gelato and freeze glasses for easier serving at parties.
- Try other gelato flavors like hazelnut or chocolate for a twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg