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Creamy Whipped Espresso Affogato Float Recipe with Salted Caramel Ice Cream

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A creamy whipped espresso affogato float featuring a luscious blend of bold espresso, airy whipped cream, and sweet salted caramel ice cream. Perfect for a quick, indulgent dessert or late-night treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup freshly brewed espresso, cooled (or 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water)
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2–3 scoops salted caramel ice cream per serving
  • Optional: pinch of sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Brew 1/2 cup (120 ml) of strong espresso using an espresso machine or dissolve 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder in 1/2 cup hot water. Let cool to room temperature.
  2. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl. Add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overwhipping.
  4. Slowly drizzle the cooled espresso into the whipped cream while whipping gently on low speed. Fold espresso into cream until well combined but still airy, about 1 minute.
  5. Scoop 2-3 generous scoops of salted caramel ice cream into tall glasses.
  6. Top each serving with a dollop of the creamy whipped espresso mixture.
  7. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top.
  8. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of cold ice cream and creamy espresso topping.

Notes

Keep cream and tools cold to ensure proper whipping. Use strong, freshly brewed espresso or high-quality instant espresso powder. Assemble just before serving to prevent melting. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free salted caramel ice cream.

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Keywords: affogato, espresso, salted caramel, ice cream, whipped cream, dessert, coffee dessert, quick dessert, creamy dessert

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