EyeItalia

This elegant Italian dessert (or afternoon pick-me-up) is sure to please your inner Italian!

Preparation time 20 min.

• 6 oz. ground espresso coffee*
• 5 oz. whipping cream
• 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar
• 1 organic mandarin orange
• 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 4 oz. mandarin or orange liquor
• Sprinkle of chocolate/cocoa powder
• 4  small crystal or glass bowls

Wash the mandarin well, cut about half of the peel into thin julienne strips using a sharp, thin knife; boil them a few seconds in water, drain and keep aside.

Whip the cream with the powdered sugar until it forms soft peaks; it’s easier if the cream is very cold.

Have all other ingredients ready on the counter.

Prepare 4 cups of strong and aromatic espresso coffee in an Italian espresso maker. Pour espresso into the four bowls.

Put a scoop of vanilla ice cream into each bowl, drizzle the orange liquor over each serving, then top with some whipped cream. Decorate each bowl with the mandarin julienne, and a tiny sprinkle of chocolate/cocoa powder.

Serve immediately, before the ice cream and the cream can melt into the espresso.

( You may also use/substitute decaffeinated espresso powder)