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Coffee Semifreddo Drowned In Espresso - {Affogato Al Caffe}

Courses: Dessert
Serves: 6 people

Recipe Ingredients

6 cups 1422mlCoffee gelato
1 cup 237mlEspresso
  = (or strong coffee)
  Coffee Cream Anglaise
1/4 cup 49g / 1.7ozSugar
4   Egg yolks
1/2 cup 118mlMilk
1/2 cup 118mlHeavy cream
1/4 cup 59mlStrong espresso
  Unsweetened cocoa powder - for dusting

Recipe Instructions

In 6 tall glasses, place one scoop of the gelato in each. Pour the espresso over the ice cream, and then the Coffee Cream Anglaise. Dust each with the cocoa powder. Serve immediately.

Coffee Cream Anglaise: In a bowl, combine the sugar and the yolks until smooth. Add the milk and cream to this and stir thoroughly. Pour this mixture into a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats the back of a spoon. Add the espresso and stir completely.

Pour sauce in a bowl and place over another bowl filled with ice and water. Cool completely and serve.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Source:
MARIO EATS ITALY with Mario Batali - (Show # IT-1B13) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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