Affogato al Caffè
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Affogato al Caffè a try. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 406 calories, 7g of protein, and 29g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up strong decaffeinated coffee, sugar, heavy cream, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.
Instructions
In a 3-quart saucepan bring the milk to a boil over medium-high heat.
Remove from heat and add the espresso.
In a mixing bowl, beat the yolks until pale yellow. Gradually add the sugar and beat until light yellow ribbons form when the beaters are lifted. Stir in half of the hot milk, then stir in the remaining milk. Cook over low heat without boiling until the mixture coats the back of a spoon thickly and sets slightly, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the vanilla and chill for 1/2 hour.
Whip 1 1/2 cups of the cream to stiff peaks and fold into the custard mixture.
Transfer to an ice cream machine and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. (The semifreddo can be made up to 2 weeks in advance).
Whip the remaining 1/2 cup cream to soft peaks.
Place 1 scoop of semifreddo in each of eight tall glasses.
Pour 1 cup of cooled coffee over each scoop, dollop with whipped cream, and dust with cocoa.
Reprinted with permission from Mario Batali Holiday Food by Mario Batali. © 2000 Clarkson Potter