Description
A decadent dessert featuring creamy vanilla ice cream mixed with crunchy biscotti pieces, topped with a warm, rich mocha sauce infused with brandy and dark chocolate, creating a perfect contrast between hot and cold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ice Cream
- 500ml pot good-quality vanilla ice cream
- 12 biscotti biscuits
For the Hot Mocha
- 100g bar good-quality dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp brandy
- 200ml (about 1 mug) freshly-made strong coffee
Instructions
- Soften the Ice Cream: Leave the vanilla ice cream out of the freezer for 5 minutes to soften slightly for easier mixing.
- Prepare Biscotti Pieces: Place six biscotti biscuits into a freezer bag and lightly crush them with a rolling pin to create small pieces.
- Mix Biscotti into Ice Cream: Fold the crushed biscotti pieces gently into the softened ice cream, combining well without melting it too much, then return the mixture to the freezer to firm up.
- Melt Chocolate and Add Brandy: Break the dark chocolate into a pan or microwave-safe bowl, add the brandy, and heat gently on the stove or microwave (30 seconds on High), stirring frequently until the chocolate melts and the mixture thickens.
- Add Hot Coffee: Pour the freshly brewed strong coffee into the chocolate and brandy mixture, stirring continuously until the mocha sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble and Serve: Scoop the biscotti-studded ice cream into heatproof glasses or bowls, pour the warm mocha sauce over the top immediately, and serve right away with the remaining whole biscotti biscuits on the side.
Notes
- For best flavor, use high-quality vanilla ice cream and dark chocolate.
- You can substitute brandy with coffee liqueur or omit it for a non-alcoholic version.
- Crumbling the biscotti too finely may cause them to lose their crunch, so crush lightly.
- The mocha sauce can be reheated gently if it cools before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Keywords: biscotti ice cream, mocha sauce, dessert, warm mocha, vanilla ice cream, chocolate brandy sauce
