Spumone al caffè

Spumone al caffè is a refreshing dessert and a delight for coffee lovers. Here is the recipe to prepare it:

Ingredients

• 300 ml of cold espresso coffee
• 200 ml of whipping cream
• 100 g of granulated sugar
• 3 egg whites
• 30 g of powdered sugar
• Cocoa powder for garnish

Preparation

1. Prepare the espresso coffee and let it cool completely.
2. Whip the cream with half of the granulated sugar until it is firm and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, gradually adding the remaining granulated sugar.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the egg whites, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
5. Add the cold coffee to the cream and egg white mixture, stirring gently from top to bottom to maintain aeration.
6. Pour the mixture into a spumone mold or individual cups.
7. Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until the spumone is well solidified.
8. Before serving, let the spumone sit at room temperature for a few minutes to make slicing or removing from cups easier.
9. Dust with cocoa powder before serving for a final touch of taste and decoration.

Curiosity

Spumone is a traditional Italian frozen dessert, originally from Southern Italy. Its name comes from the word “spuma” indicating its particularly soft and frothy texture. Coffee spumone, in particular, is a version that has become popular due to the Italian passion for coffee, an ingredient that is never missing in homes and bars of the Bel Paese.