Name: Affogato al Caffè
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups whole milk; 3 ounces very strong espresso; 6 egg yolks; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 cups heavy cream; 8 cups strong decaffeinated coffee, cooled; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

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Affogato al CaffèQuentin Bacon

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