Name: Caramel Espresso Float
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup instant-espresso powder*; 2 cups ice cubes; 1/2 cup chilled heavy cream; 3 tablespoons confectioners sugar; 4 generous scoops premium vanilla ice cream (from 1 pint); 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, such asalmonds orhazelnuts , toasted; 3 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate shavings (made with a vegetable peeler; from a 3-oz bar)

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Caramel Espresso FloatRomulo Yanes

This float was inspired by the Italian dessert affogato al caffé, which consists of ice cream that has been "drowned" in hot coffee. We added caramelized sugar to the coffee for extra depth and topped it all off with whipped cream, toasted nuts, and chocolate shavings.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 30 min

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