Affogato with Kahlua
Standard Italian affogato consists of a scoop of vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of espresso. That’s too small a serving for something so good so we double the ice cream and coffee, and add a shot of Kahlua.
Cook time: 0 minutes
Servings: 2 people
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