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Chianti Affogato

by Giada
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Serves
6
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Chianti Affogato

In a traditional affogatto, gelato is "drowned" in espresso, and it's a fun and quick way to have your dessert and coffee at the same time. In this fancied-up version, mulled wine replaces the coffee. The rich blend of warm spices in the wine evokes the holidays and the flavors of cranberry sauce—my favorite part of Thanksgiving! It's luxurious, but not too heavy after a big meal.

Chianti Affogato

Servings

6

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Calories

0

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Chianti wine
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/ 4 cup turbinado sugar
  • 2 fresh basil sprigs
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest (from 1/2 orange)
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 pint vanilla gelato or  ice cream

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the wine, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, turbinado sugar, basil, orange zest, and salt. Place over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to help dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer and cook the mixture for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow it to steep for an additional 5 minutes. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher.
  2. Divide the gelato among 6 coffee cups or small glasses. Pour some of the warm liquid over each portion and serve with demitasse spoons.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
6
per serving
Calories
0
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
21 grams
Protein
2 grams
Fat
5 grams
Saturated Fat
3 grams
Cholestrol
19 milligrams
Sodium
79 milligrams
Fiber
1 grams
Sugar
18 grams
gluten free
nut free
vegetarian

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