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Hot-Cocoa Affogato with Peppermint Ice Cream

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Hot-Cocoa Affogato with Peppermint Ice Cream

Hot-Cocoa Affogato with Peppermint Ice Cream

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Equipment

  • Electric Mixer - Professional grade for smooth peppermint ice cream

  • High-Speed Blender - For making peppermint syrup and smooth ice cream

  • Silicone Ice Cream Mold - Ideal for shaping peppermint ice cream into cubes

  • Espresso Machine - To prepare the espresso coffee for affogato

  • Thermal Carafe - For serving hot cocoa at the perfect temperature

  • Serving Spoon Set - Includes spoons of various sizes for serving affogato

  • Glass Dessert Bowls - For the hot cocoa component of affogato

  • Decorative Spoons and Forks - To add an elegant touch to serving affogato

  • Ice Cream Scraper - For cleaning out the ice cream maker and ensuring perfect texture

  • Heat Resistant Mat - To protect surfaces while pouring hot cocoa onto ice cream

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk

  • 1 cup chilled heavy cream, divided

  • 1/3 cup sugar

  • 1 large pinch of kosher salt

  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise

  • 5 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 72% cacao), chopped

  • 1/3 cup (loosely packed) natural unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tablespoon finely ground espresso or dark-roast coffee beans

  • 2 pints peppermint or mint chip ice cream

  • 8 small candy canes (optional)

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Combine milk, 1/2 cup cream, sugar, salt, and 1/4 cup water in a large heavy saucepan. Scrape in seeds from vanilla bean; add bean. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Add chocolate and cocoa powder; whisk until chocolate melts and mixture just comes to a boil. DO AHEAD: Cocoa can be made 1 day ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Bring to a simmer before continuing.
2

Instruction 2

Whisk remaining 1/2 cup cream and ground coffee in a small bowl until firm peaks form. DO AHEAD: Whipped cream can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk if needed before using.
3

Instruction 3

Remove vanilla bean from hot cocoa; discard. Transfer cocoa to a blender and purée until thick and foamy, about 2 minutes.
4

Instruction 4

Scoop ice cream into teacups; pour hot cocoa into cups, dividing evenly. Top each with a small dollop of coffee whipped cream. Garnish with a small candy cane, if desired.
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