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Ingredients
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Espresso
Ice Cream
Method
Brewing the Espresso
Grind the Beans
Using a coffee grinder, grind the espresso beans to a fine consistency suitable for espresso.
Prepare the Espresso Machine
Fill the espresso machine's portafilter with the ground espresso and tamp it down evenly.
Brew the Espresso
Place the portafilter in the espresso machine and start the brewing process. Use approximately 200 ml of water to extract a shot of espresso.
Collect the Espresso
Once brewed, collect the espresso in a cup. You should have about 1-2 ounces of rich, thick espresso.
Assembling the Affogato
Scoop the Ice Cream
In a serving glass or bowl, add 2 cups of vanilla ice cream.
Pour the Espresso
Immediately pour the hot espresso over the vanilla ice cream, allowing it to melt slightly.
Serve Immediately
Serve the affogato immediately while the espresso is hot and the ice cream is cold.