Affogato with Amaretti Crumb and Orange Zest

⏱ 10 min · Serves 2

The world's fastest dessert, done properly: a scoop of cold vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of scalding espresso, finished with buttery amaretti rubble and a whisper of orange zest. Hot, cold, bitter, sweet — all in five minutes.

Per serving: 395 kcal · 7.5g protein · 45.0g carbs · 19.0g fat

Ingredients

• 4 generous scoops good vanilla gelato or ice cream (about 300g)
• 4 shots freshly pulled espresso (about 120ml), very hot
• 4 crisp amaretti biscuits (about 40g)
• 1 tbsp toasted flaked almonds
• 2 tsp amaretto or dark rum (optional)
• Finely grated zest of 1/2 orange
• Pinch of flaky sea salt

Method

1. Put two small glasses or coupe bowls in the freezer for 10 minutes so the gelato holds its shape.
2. Crush the amaretti in a bag with a rolling pin until you have a mix of coarse rubble and fine crumb. Toss with the flaked almonds and a tiny pinch of flaky salt.
3. Scoop 2 balls of gelato into each chilled glass and return to the freezer while you make the coffee.
4. Pull the espresso fresh and hot. If using, stir the amaretto or rum into the coffee.
5. Bring the glasses to the table, scatter over the amaretti crumb and orange zest, then pour a hot double espresso over each at the table so everyone hears the sizzle. Eat immediately, spoon in hand.