Name: Tropical Twist on a Classic Dessert: Island Affogato
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 scoops of coconut ice cream; 1 shot of espresso; 1 tablespoon of coconut flakes; 1 tablespoon of chopped pineapple; 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup

Tropical Twist on a Classic Dessert: Island Affogato

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Take your taste buds on a vacation with this delightful Island Affogato recipe. Combining the richness of espresso with the sweetness of tropical flavors like coconut and pineapple, this dessert is a refreshing and indulgent treat to enjoy on a warm day.

Ingredients

2 scoops of coconut ice cream
1 shot of espresso
1 tablespoon of coconut flakes
1 tablespoon of chopped pineapple
1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup

Directions

Brew a shot of espresso and pour it into a small serving glass.
Add two scoops of coconut ice cream to the glass.
Sprinkle coconut flakes and chopped pineapple over the ice cream.
Drizzle chocolate syrup on top.
Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, tropical flavors of the Island Affogato!

Interesting Facts

Affogato is an Italian dessert that traditionally consists of a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso.

The word 'affogato' translates to 'drowned' in Italian, referring to the drowning of ice cream in espresso.

Adding tropical flavors like coconut and pineapple gives a unique twist to the classic affogato recipe.