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Auld Lang Syne Affogato
Embrace the spirit of New Year's with this Auld Lang Syne Affogato - a divine fusion of rich flavors that will transport your taste buds to a quaint Italian café. Each spoonful carries the creamy goodness of vanilla ice cream, the robustness of freshly brewed espresso, the smoothness of Baileys Irish Cream, all under a cloud of whipped cream dusted with cocoa powder, and garnished with a cinnamon stick. Perfect for a celebration or any time you want to treat yourself to an indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
- Cinnamon sticks
- 2, for garnish
- Cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons, for dusting
- Whipped cream
- as needed, for topping
- Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 tablespoons
- Espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 2 shots
- Vanilla ice cream
- 2 scoops
Instructions
- Start by brewing two shots of espresso or strong coffee.
- While the coffee is brewing, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream into each serving glass.
- Once the coffee is ready, pour one shot of espresso or coffee over each scoop of ice cream.
- Add one tablespoon of Baileys Irish Cream to each glass, pouring it over the ice cream and coffee mixture.
- Top each glass with an ample amount of whipped cream.
- Dust the whipped cream with cocoa powder for a touch of chocolate flavor.
- Finish each glass by garnishing with a cinnamon stick.
- Serve immediately, as the affogato is best enjoyed while the ice cream is still frozen and the coffee is hot.
Tips
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the Baileys Irish Cream.
- Try different ice cream flavors like caramel, hazelnut or chocolate for a unique twist.
Dietary Information
Servings: 2 Dish Type: Dessert Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Calories: 300 Fat: 11g Carbs: 34g Protein: 3g Sodium: 45mg Sugar: 28g
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