Hot chocolate affogato with candied orange peel

INGREDIENTS

200ml double cream

200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids), chopped (or use nibs) 100ml strong espresso coffee Grated zest of 1 orange

8 scoops of good-quality vanilla ice cream

8 strips of candied orange peel

METHOD

Place the cream, dark chocolate, espresso and orange zest in a saucepan over a low heat. Heat, stirring, until the chocolate has melted into the cream.

Add two scoops of vanilla ice cream to four chilled glasses and place each on a saucer along with a spoon and two strips of candied orange peel. Pour the chocolate and espresso sauce into a warmed jug.

Bring everything to the table and assemble the affogato in front of everyone, as the ice cream will melt once you pour over the sauce and it looks great too!

Arrange two strips of candied orange peel on top of each serving and pour the hot chocolate and espresso sauce over the ice cream.