Easy Affogato Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/3 cup cold heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream
• finely shaved chocolate for garnish, optional

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Whip until cream reaches medium peaks using a hand mixer on medium-high, 2 to 3 minutes. (Recipe notes #1 and #2)
2. Scoop ½ cup of ice cream each into 4 small glasses or dessert bowls.
3. Whisk together boiling water and espresso powder in a 1-cup glass measuring pitcher until espresso powder dissolves.
4. Pour 2 tablespoons of hot espresso over each serving; top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings (optional). Serve immediately.

NOTES

1. You can also do this by hand whisking vigorously with a wire wisk.
2. Whipped cream can be made a few hours ahead. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.