Espresso Sundaes Food

AFFOGATO SUNDAES

Steps:

• Place one scoop each of hazelnut and vanilla gelato in each of 4 dessert or cafe au lait bowls. Spoon 2 tablespoons of Tia Maria and 2 tablespoons of hot espresso over each serving. Dollop some whipped cream onto each serving and garnish with a handful of chocolate-covered espresso beans. Serve immediately.

DARK CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO SUNDAE

Steps:

• Add the chocolate to a heatproof bowl. Pour over the hot espresso and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until completely smooth.
• Scoop the gelato into bowls, pour over the espresso ganache and top with the chocolate covered espresso beans. Add the biscotti and enjoy.

CARAMELIZED APPLE SUNDAES

Steps:

• Peel and core apples.
• Cut into thin slices; cut each slice in half crosswise.
• In medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add apples; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add brown sugar, cranberries, cinnamon and apple juice; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until apples are tender and sauce is desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
• To serve, spoon frozen yogurt into individual dessert dishes.
• Spoon apple mixture over frozen yogurt.
• 1 SERVING Calories 300 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 4g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 105mg; Total Carbohydrates 57g (Dietary Fiber 2g); Sugars 51g; Protein 4g.
• % Daily Value: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 20%; Iron 4%.
• Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 Fat, 3 Other Carbohydrates.
• Quick Fix: The caramel-apple sauce can be made ahead and reheated in the microwave at serving time.

ESPRESSO SUNDAES

Steps:

• Place two small scoops of ice cream in martini or champagne glass.
• Pour 1 T. espresso over the ice cream.
• Drizzle with cold chocolate sauce.
• Garnish with chocolate curls.

SPUMONI SUNDAES WITH ESPRESSO HOT FUDGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring amaretto and preserves to boil in saucepan. Reduce heat to medium; boil gently until mixture is reduced to 3 tablespoons, stirring often, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cherries; let soak at room temperature at least 3 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.
• Bring 2/3 cup cream, honey, and espresso powder to simmer in another small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and butter; whisk until smooth. DO AHEAD: Fudge sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm just until pourable before using.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon fudge sauce into each of 6 dessert glasses. Add 1 scoop pistachio gelato and 1 scoop vanilla gelato to each glass. Drizzle 1 tablespoon fudge sauce over gelato on each. Top with whipped cream, cherry mixture, and pistachios.

COFFEE-TOFFEE SUNDAES

Steps:

• Stir 2 tablespoons water and espresso powder in small bowl until espresso powder dissolves. Combine remaining 1/3 cup water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and boil without stirring until syrup turns deep amber color, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush and swirling pan, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cream and espresso mixture (mixture will bubble vigorously). Return to medium heat and stir until any caramel bits dissolve, about 2 minutes. Cool sauce until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over low heat until just warmed through.) Divide ice cream among bowls. Top with sauce and toffee, dividing equally.