Affogato allo Zabaglione
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Author Notes: When I was little, my mom would make us “l'uovo sbatutto” which means “beaten egg”, with lots of sugar, to spoon into our coffee. Almost a deconstructed tiramisu, but with ice cream, this dessert is a combination of all my favorite sweet Italian things. Affogato means “drowned”, so maybe this is a drowned tiramisu.
Feel free to break this recipe apart, and have your ice cream with just the espresso and liqueur (like a true affogato) or the espresso with a few dollops of the zabaglione, both equally good desserts on their own. - mrslarkin
Serves 2 - 4
- 1 pint premium vanilla, coffee or chocolate ice cream or gelato
- ½ - 1 cups hot freshly brewed espresso coffee
- 4 egg yolks
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons Moscato D'Asti or Marsala (optional)
- 4 savoiardi/lady fingers (optional)
- Frangelico, Kahlua or liqueur of your choice (optional)
- whipped cream (optional)
- grated bittersweet chocolate (optional)
- Prepare your espresso machine of choice (I use a Moka pot) and be ready to start it when you’re almost done with the zabaglione. And take your ice cream out of the freezer to soften a bit.
- To make the zabaglione, heat 2 - 3 cups of water to a simmer in a small saucepan.
- In a heat-safe bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale yellow.
- At this point, start your espresso machine, if you haven’t already done so.
- Now set your bowl over the saucepan, making sure bottom of bowl does not touch the hot water, or you might make scrambled eggs. Add the Moscato D’Asti or Marsala to the egg mixture. Continue whisking until the mixture is foamy and doubled or tripled in volume. Remove bowl from saucepan.
- You’re espresso should be almost done!
- Scoop your ice cream into dessert bowls or coffee cups. Pour 1/8 cup or more of the hot espresso over the ice cream. Drizzle with the liqueur, if you want some kick.
- If using, place one lady finger in each bowl. Ladle generous dollops of the zabaglione over. Top with a spoonful of whipped cream and some grated chocolate, if desired. Serve immediately.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Soda Fountain Recipe
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe with Coffee
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Italian Dessert
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over 1 year ago Debbie Lawson
Affogato is one of my favorite desserts. It's such a simple pleasure of 2 great delights: espresso and ice cream. What a fun addition the zabaglione is!
almost 2 years ago boulangere
Cynthia is a trusted source on Bread/Baking.
Let me get this straight. Affogato, zabaglione, Kalhua, whipped cream? All in one place? At the same time? Seriously too good to be true.
almost 2 years ago mrslarkin
Mrs. Larkin is a trusted source on Baking.
Yes, ma'am! For serious!!!
almost 2 years ago sdebrango
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This is beautiful love affogato and with the Zabaglione wonderful!
almost 2 years ago mrslarkin
Mrs. Larkin is a trusted source on Baking.
Thanks! It's pretty yummy.
about 3 years ago Brenna
I also adore the jar presentation.
about 3 years ago mrslarkin
Mrs. Larkin is a trusted source on Baking.
Thanks, Brenna! I love these jars so much.
about 3 years ago Annelle
Truly delicious!
about 3 years ago mrslarkin
Mrs. Larkin is a trusted source on Baking.
Thank you, Annelle!!
about 3 years ago arielleclementine
oh man, mrslarkin! this is a real beauty!
about 3 years ago mrslarkin
Mrs. Larkin is a trusted source on Baking.
Thanks, arielleclementine!!
about 3 years ago chez lady S
like the pic and serving it in the jar great idea... sounds lovely
about 3 years ago mrslarkin
Mrs. Larkin is a trusted source on Baking.
Thank you, chez! I have so many of those jars. Love them.
about 3 years ago student epicure
love it! such a nice twist on affogato.
about 3 years ago mrslarkin
Mrs. Larkin is a trusted source on Baking.
Thanks, SE!