This is a recipe is from the cookbook The Classic Italian Cookbook, by
Marcella Hazan.
You really have to taste this ice cream dessert to appreciate how the
flavors in this recipe combine to form an unexpected and unique taste treat.
The sweet ice cream and bitter toppings gradually melting together makes a
delicious combination. This dessert is elegant and so easy-to-make. Be sure
and use a top-quality (premium) ice cream and scotch whisky when making this
dish.
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Gelato Spazzacamino Recipe
Recipe Type:
Ice Cream,
Dessert,
Coffee
Cuisine: Italian
Yields: 1 serving
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients:
1 large scoop vanilla ice cream
1 tablespoon (15 ml) Scotch whisky
1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) extremely finely-ground espresso coffee beans*
* I have substituted finely-ground regular coffee beans and even instant coffee
powder in a
pinch.
Preparation:
Place the ice cream in a bowl or large wine glass, pour the Scotch whisky over the top of
the ice cream, and sprinkle with the ground coffee.
Alternative Idea:
Replace ground coffee with freshly ground black pepper. Use about 6 grinds per portion.
Serve immediately.
Makes 1 serving - Multiply recipe as
needed.
