It’s that time of the year when this form of coffee is most enjoyed.

It is a luxurious version, rich, cold and sweet – more like a coffee sundae than a drink and as such, is best served as a special treat.

 

 

 

120ml bittersweet chocolate, melted

60g caster sugar

100ml fresh cream

1 cup crushed ice

400ml strong coffee, cooled and placed in the fridge until very chilled

4 scoops good-quality vanilla ice-cream

 

Take four attractive glasses and place in the freezer to chill. Mix the melted chocolate with two tablespoons of the sugar and stir well to combine. Place the cream in a bowl and whisk with the remaining sugar until soft peaks have formed.

 

To assemble, divide the crushed ice among the four glasses. Pour over half the coffee, and add the ice-cream. Follow with a spoonful of the chocolate sauce and a little of the whipped-cream mixture. Continue to layer in this way until all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

 

Serve immediately, before the ice-cream melts with a long spoon.