Sweet. Salted. Creamy. Clean dessert with a punch of caffeine. This affogato recipe is going to be a summer staple in our kitchen and features a smooth salted caramel coconut cream. A grown up version of an ice cream float, this affogato features a locally roasted, Scout Coffee espresso blend. Perfect for the triple degree temps and poolside days, this recipe can be made without an ice cream maker and frozen overnight.
Keep reading for the full recipe after the jump!
Salted Caramel Coconut Cream Affogatos
Ingredients:
- 2 cans Coconut cream
- 1 C unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 3 T melted coconut oil
- 1/2 C organic agave nectar
- 1 t vanilla extract
- Seeds of one madagascar vanilla bean, scraped
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 T arrowroot powder
For the salted caramel swirl:
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- 14 medjool dates, pitted
- 1 T bourbon
- 1 t salt
- 1 T water
Directions:
Combine coconut cream, almond milk, coconut oil, agave nectar, vanilla extract, salt, and arrowroot powder with a mixer or blender. Scrape vanilla bean and add the seeds. (Mixers are best, unless you own a high quality blender.) Using a whisk attachment, starting on low and move to high, until there is a slight layer of air bubbles on the mixture. Divide mixture and pour into two bread loaf pans. In a food processor, place pitted dates, bourbon, and salt. Add water, if needed, to get the appropriate sauce consistency. Dollop into the bread pans. Cover with aluminum foil and freeze overnight.
Using an aeropress or espresso machine, pull a double shot for each affogato. For this recipe, we chose the Scout Espresso blend. With notes of chocolate, red wine, honey, and hearty earthiness, the espresso provides the perfect pairing with the salted caramel coconut cream and the robust caramel flavors of the Kentucky bourbon.
To serve: Use large gibraltars or juice glasses for individual servings. Fill the glasses with two scoops of salted caramel coconut cream. Return to the freezer while pulling espresso shots. Pour the shoots over the ice cream and serve with a large spoon.
Head out to the pool and enjoy the treat anytime of the day!
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