Italian espresso over vanilla gelato

Name: Italian espresso over vanilla gelato
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 8 scoops Vanilla gelato or ice cream; 4 cups Freshly brewed espresso; 40 g Crushed amaretti cookies; 20 g Dark chocolate shavings

One of Italy's simplest and smartest desserts: cold vanilla gelato hit with hot espresso for a perfect contrast of creaminess, bitterness, and sweetness.

🔪 Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 5 min⏱ Total: 15 min👤 4 servings

240

kcal

Proteins

24g

Carbs

12g

Fats

Steps

1
Place two scoops of vanilla gelato in each chilled glass or dessert cup.
2
Brew the espresso at the last moment so it is hot and aromatic.
3
Pour the espresso over the gelato just before serving. Finish with amaretti and dark chocolate shavings.

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