Forget raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. Ice cream and espresso are two of my favorite things. This twist on the Italian affogato (vanilla gelato/ice cream with a shot of espresso) is actually a modified version of my favorite drink back at UCLA. For those who knew me anytime between 2001 and ~2008, you'd know my go-to drink was the Mocha Roma- hot coffee with a scoop (sometimes two) of Baskin Robbins' Jamoca Almond Fudge ice cream. It was only served at Kerckhoff and between ~2006 and 2008, it was basically a secret menu item, since it was no longer on the main menu, but there was still a button for it on the register. Eventually, they changed the registers and the Mocha Roma was lost forever...until now. This Rocky Road Affogato (Rocky Roma?) may not have the same kick as a Mocha Roma, but it's still pretty darn delicious. And really, a traditional affogato and a Mocha Roma are only a pint/quart/gallon of ice cream away.
what is rocky road?
ReplyDeleteRocky Road is chocolate ice cream with almonds and marshmallows.
ReplyDeleteI do not like marshmallows. can you substitute it?
DeleteYou can use any ice cream/gelato you like. Jamoca Almond Fudge (Coffee ice cream with almonds and chocolate syrup) is my favorite, other than vanilla bean. If you're making your own ice cream, just omit the marshmallows.
DeleteI tried making this but not taste good. Do I miss something?
ReplyDeleteyou tell me please the brand of ice cream. My ice cream could be not good for this.
DeleteMaybe try with a brand of ice cream that you know you like. If the flavor is not good, maybe try with vanilla or plain chocolate rather than more complicated flavors. It may also be possible that an affogato is not to your liking.
DeleteI try vanialla. Is recipe your creation or you copy???
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