Make Mum the most decadent breakfast in bed this Mother's Day. This wafflegato (a delicious affogato with waffles and all the trimmings) is quick and easy with faux waffles. Be prepared to serve up seconds.
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: up to 20 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients
| 2 | Shots De'Longhi espresso |
| 4 | Scoops vanilla bean ice cream |
Faux Waffles
| 4 | Slices Tip Top Supersoft White Toast |
| 4 Tbsp | Butter |
| ¼ cup | Milk |
| ½ cup | Espresso |
| 2 | Eggs |
| ½ tsp | Cinnamon |
| ½ tsp | Vanilla paste |
| Pinch | Salt |
Optional toppings
| Maple syrup |
| Edible flowers, to garnish |
| Coffee beans |
| Dark chocolate peels |
Equipment
| Waffle iron |
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Directions
- For the faux waffles: Preheat waffle iron. Spread butter on each side of the bread. Set aside.
- Using your De'Longhi coffee machine, make one strong espresso shot. Set aside.
- Whisk together milk, coffee, salt, eggs and cinnamon to form a batter. Dip bread into batter. Toast each battered slice in waffle iron for 5 minutes, until golden and cooked. (Depending on your waffle maker you may need to grease it between faux waffles.)
- Place waffles into serving bowls. Top with vanilla ice cream.
- Make coffee. Pour over the waffles or serve alongside. Decadently top wafflegato with optional toppings.
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