Refreshing Ice Cream Recipes to Beat the Summer Heat
As temperatures rise during the summer months, we all look for ways to cool down and escape the day's stress. One of the most delicious ways to beat the heat is with refreshing recipes that incorporate ice cream. Whether at home, on a picnic, or at the beach, these chilled treats will delight your taste buds and keep you cool in the summer heat.
At Espresso Mando, we bring you a unique blend of coffee and ice cream to brighten your summer days with a variety of special ice cream recipes. In this article, you'll find everything from affogato to chilled coffee with ice cream and chocolate, as well as ice cream tips for your thermos. Ready for this refreshing journey? Here are some easy-to-make ice cream recipes that will rejuvenate you in the summer heat.
Cool Off This Summer: How to Make Affogato at Home
In the scorching heat of summer, affogato is a must-have for coffee lovers looking to cool down quickly with a delicious treat. Meaning "drowned" in Italian, affogato is a perfect blend of hot espresso and cold ice cream. In this section, we’ll explain what affogato is, how to make it, and share some special tips from Espresso Mando.
Ingredients:
- 1 or 2 scoops of quality vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup freshly brewed hot espresso
Preparation:
- Choose a deep serving glass or a small bowl. For a visually appealing experience, use a transparent glass.
- Place a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream at the bottom of the glass.
- Slowly pour the hot espresso over the ice cream. The espresso will slightly melt the ice cream, blending the sweetness of the ice cream with the sharpness of the coffee.
Special Tips from Espresso Mando:
- For a richer flavor, you can use caramel or hazelnut flavored ice cream instead of vanilla. This adds a delightful variety to your affogato.
- Instead of espresso, try using different types of coffee beans to create new flavor combinations. For instance, lightly roasted beans can give the affogato a softer, more aromatic taste.
- For a finishing touch, sprinkle some cocoa powder or chocolate shavings on top for a more impressive presentation.
Affogato is a perfect quick and refreshing dessert alternative for the summer heat. This unique mix of coffee and ice cream offers coolness and energy to coffee enthusiasts on hot summer days.
Unique Iced Coffee with Ice Cream and Chocolate Recipe
With the arrival of summer, if you’re looking for delicious and refreshing drink alternatives to cool down, this unique iced coffee recipe is just for you! Visually appealing and rich in flavor, this drink is easy to prepare. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making iced coffee with ice cream:
Ingredients:
- Spreadable chocolate
- 3 tablespoons Turkish coffee
- 4 cups milk
- Ice
- Biscuit pieces
- 2 scoops of ice cream (preferably vanilla or chocolate)
- A handful of peanuts
Preparation:
- Softening the Chocolate:Fill a large bowl with boiling water.Carefully place the jar of spreadable chocolate in the water-filled bowl.Wait 5-10 minutes for the chocolate to soften. This will make the chocolate spreadable.
- Fill a large bowl with boiling water.
- Carefully place the jar of spreadable chocolate in the water-filled bowl.
- Wait 5-10 minutes for the chocolate to soften. This will make the chocolate spreadable.
- Preparing the Coffee:Add 3 tablespoons of Turkish coffee to a medium-sized saucepan.Add 1 cup of milk and turn on the stove.Continuously stir the milk with a whisk until it heats up. Once the milk starts to foam, turn off the stove and set the mixture aside.After it cools slightly, add the remaining 3 cups of milk and mix well.
- Add 3 tablespoons of Turkish coffee to a medium-sized saucepan.
- Add 1 cup of milk and turn on the stove.
- Continuously stir the milk with a whisk until it heats up. Once the milk starts to foam, turn off the stove and set the mixture aside.
- After it cools slightly, add the remaining 3 cups of milk and mix well.
- Preparing the Glass:Spread two tablespoons of softened chocolate at the bottom of a wide glass.Use the handle of a spoon to spread the chocolate towards the sides of the glass.Coat the upper part of the glass with chocolate to ensure the drink leaves a delicious mark all around.
- Spread two tablespoons of softened chocolate at the bottom of a wide glass.
- Use the handle of a spoon to spread the chocolate towards the sides of the glass.
- Coat the upper part of the glass with chocolate to ensure the drink leaves a delicious mark all around.
- Presentation:Sprinkle finely chopped peanuts on the chocolate-covered area.Add ice to the glass and pour in the prepared coffee.Finally, add two scoops of ice cream and biscuit pieces on top. You can optionally sprinkle extra peanuts.
- Sprinkle finely chopped peanuts on the chocolate-covered area.
- Add ice to the glass and pour in the prepared coffee.
- Finally, add two scoops of ice cream and biscuit pieces on top. You can optionally sprinkle extra peanuts.
This recipe provides a visually appealing and delicious iced coffee presentation that you can easily prepare at home during the summer. Customize the ingredients to your taste and enjoy!
Keeping Ice Cream in Your Thermos
Storing your ice cream in a thermos is a perfect method to try this summer. Here’s how to do it effectively:
- Choose a high-quality thermos. Double-walled and vacuum-sealed thermoses keep ice cream at the ideal temperature for extended periods.
- Chill the thermos in the fridge or freezer for a few hours before use to lower its internal temperature. This helps keep the ice cream cold for longer.
- When adding ice cream to the thermos, add it as a single large piece if possible. A large block melts slower than small pieces.
- Seal the thermos tightly and cover the top with plastic wrap to prevent air from getting in.
- Avoid exposing your thermos to direct sunlight. Store it in a bag or a shaded area.
With these simple steps, you can enjoy your ice cream hours later, whether at the park, beach, or any outdoor activity. At Espresso Mando, we hope you enjoy your summer with this small but effective method.
Exploring different coffee and ice cream combinations is one of the sweetest ways to beat the summer heat. In this article, we've shared unique recipes that cater to both your taste buds and visual senses, from the classic affogato to iced coffee with ice cream and chocolate, and tips for keeping ice cream in your thermos. Each one will help you stay cool and enjoy delightful moments in the summer heat.