Photo: Bedouin Affogato Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, chilled
- 8 chocolate-filled vanilla wafer cookies, such as Pepperidge Farm Milano or for a gluten-free alternative, I like gluten-free ladyfingers)
- Ground espresso beans for 4-ounces brewed espresso or 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 to 2 green cardamom pods, crushed
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
- A little dark chocolate for grating over top
Directions
In a cold bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set it aside in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve.
If you're using an espresso machine, place a cardamom pod in the filter. Pack with the espresso, compact and brew. Alternatively, if you're using the instant espresso powder, bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil in a saucepan with the cardamom pods. Then whisk in the espresso, strain, and discard the solids.
To assemble: Place a generous scoop or two of ice cream in the bottom of 4 small glasses. Pour a shot of espresso into each glass, and top with a dollop of cream. Crumble the cookies over the top and sprinkle with grated dark chocolate. Serve immediately.
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By sjhunter1
Austin, Texas
on February 15, 2012
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Delicious! My husband made this as a quick, simple valentine's dessert - we used decaf coffee. Loved the hint of cardamom; I've only had it in tea before, but it's very subtle in coffee. Would definitely recommend this & will make it again myself! We didn't crumble any cookies on top, just the chocolate, yum!
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