Affogato Chocolate Pots Recipe
A decadent and rich Affogato chocolate pot combining velvety dark chocolate mousse infused with aromatic espresso, layered over crumbled amaretti biscuits for added texture. This elegant dessert is easy to prepare, chilled to perfection, and perfect for coffee and chocolate lovers alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 150g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids), chopped into small pieces
- 2 shots hot espresso or 100ml hot strong instant coffee
- 150ml double cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Mousse Base
- 2 egg yolks (freeze the whites for another recipe)
- 50g golden caster sugar
To Serve
- 4 of your favourite biscuits (we used amaretti), plus extra to serve
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Place the chopped dark chocolate into a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, combine the hot espresso or instant coffee, double cream, and vanilla extract, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Pour this hot mixture over the chocolate and let it stand for one minute. Then stir until the chocolate fully melts and the sauce is smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Beat Egg Yolks and Sugar: In a separate bowl, use an electric whisk to beat the egg yolks and golden caster sugar together for about five minutes, or until the mixture is pale, thick, and fluffy.
- Fold in Chocolate Mixture: Gently fold the warm chocolate mixture into the beaten egg yolks and sugar until fully combined into a rich, smooth mousse.
- Assemble Dessert: Crumble most of the biscuits and evenly distribute the crumbs into the bases of four small coffee cups or ramekins. Spoon the chocolate mousse over the crumbled biscuits in each cup.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled pots for at least 2 hours to set. They can be kept chilled for up to two days before serving.
- Serve: Before serving, top each pot with the remaining crumbled biscuits and provide extra whole biscuits on the side for dunking into the dessert.
Notes
- Freeze the leftover egg whites for use in recipes like meringues or macarons.
- Use good quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids for a rich flavor.
- This dessert can be prepared a day ahead, saving time for a special occasion.
- Amaretti or similar crunchy biscuits complement the chocolate and coffee flavors well but feel free to substitute with your favorite biscuits.
Keywords: Affogato, chocolate mousse, espresso dessert, no-bake dessert, Italian dessert, coffee chocolate pot
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