Affogato is a simple Italian dessert made by pouring freshly brewed espresso over ice cream or gelato. In this holiday spin, we use low-fat chocolate ice cream (you could sub in dairy-free ice cream, too!) and top with espresso, crushed peppermint candies a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. It’s an excellent low-fat dessert that is just as easy to make for one as it is for 10. All you have to do is put your glasses in the freezer before dinner and then pull them out and start scooping ice cream while you brew your espresso or coffee. If you’re feeling extra-festive, you can also add a shot of peppermint schnapps. This dessert has few ingredients, so use the best ones you can get your hands on.
Active time: 5 minutes Total time: 20 minutes
Peppermint Affogato
Ingredients
- 1 scoop (1/2 cup/98g) low-fat or dairy-free chocolate ice cream
- 1-ounce brewed espresso (30ml) or 3 tablespoons (45ml) strong coffee
- 1 peppermint candy, crushed
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Directions
Chill one rocks glass in the freezer for 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Add the ice cream to the chilled glass. Pour the hot espresso over the ice cream and garnish with the crushed peppermint candy and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately.
Serves: 1 | Serving Size: 1 affogato
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 125; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 203mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 16g; Protein: 0g
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