Hot espresso ice cream with nuts

Hot Espresso Ice Cream with Nuts
Average rating: 3 out of 5 star rating

Turn your morning coffee into a delicious dessert that tastes great on its own or with scones and pastry dishes.

  • Serves: 4

  • Prep time: 10 mins

Ingredients

Swap the nuts for some chocolate flakes for a dinner party treat.

  • 75g (3oz) Brazil nuts
  • 4tbsp maple syrup
  • 4 scoops premium vanilla ice cream
  • 4 scoops premium coffee ice cream, such as Hill Station Dark Roast Coffee or Tesco Finest
  • 225ml (8fl oz) hot, strong espresso coffee

Method

  1. Toast the Brazil nuts in a dry frying pan until golden brown.
  2. Remove the pan from the heat and add the maple syrup. Swirl the pan around so that the nuts are completely covered, then divide among four serving glasses or dessert bowls.
  3. Add a scoop of vanilla and a scoop of coffee ice cream to each glass or bowl, then pour over the hot espresso and serve immediately.

Nutritional information per portion

  • Calories 400(kcal)
  • Fat 11.0g

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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