Affogato

Affogato is a traditional Italian dessert of gelato with hot espresso poured over it. It's quite delicious, but our version calls for light ice cream to keep the calories in check. Still, this coffee-and-ice cream dessert makes for one of the easiest and most elegant finishes to a meal: a delightful contrast of cold, creamy, hot, and lightly bitter. You can also easily scale it up if you plan on having a crowd over for a sweet treat. Feel free to serve it with or without biscotti—whichever is your preference—and plan to eat it immediately. It's the stress-free, three-ingredient dessert of your dreams.