Affogato

• 1/3 cup cold whipping cream
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder
• 1 pint chocolate gelato or ice cream

1. Using an electric mixer, beat the cream in a medium bowl until soft peaks form.
2. Cover and refrigerate the whipped cream.
3. Whisk the boiling water and espresso powder in a 1 cup glass measuring cup until the powder is dissolved, or use an espresso machine to make 4 shots of espresso.
4. Scoop 1/2 cup of the gelato or ice cream into each of 4 dessert bowls or glasses.
5. Pour 2 tablespoons or 1 shot of hot espresso over each.
6. Top with the whipped cream and serve immediately.

cold whipping cream, boiling water, espresso powder, chocolate gelato

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/affogato-recipe.html (may not work)