Italian Affogato (Coffee with Ice Cream Dessert)
How to make Italian Affogato! Affogato is the perfect Italian dessert that combines hot espresso with creamy vanilla gelato or ice cream. In just minutes, you can create this simple yet indulgent treat, blending the rich flavors of coffee and ice cream for a delightful finish to any meal.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 310kcal
Equipment
- 1 espresso maker
- 2 short glasses
Ingredients
- 2 scoops vanilla gelato or vanilla ice-cream
- 1 to 2 shots espresso freshly brewed
- ½ shot 1 tablespoon liqueur, optional*
Instructions
- Make the espresso either with pods or in a moka (one shot per person).
- Scoop out the 1-2 scoops of gelato into a short glass or a bowl.
- Pour one shot of espresso over the gelato.
- Add your shot of liqueur, if you're using.
- Dig a spoon in and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Make-ahead: You could prep ahead if making affogato for a dinner party, by scooping out the ice cream into glasses. Freeze ahead of time and serve when ready with the freshly brewed espresso.
- Glass: I like to use a short glass or bowl so it's easy to eat with your spoon.
- Gelato: Use the best quality vanilla gelato or vanillla ice-cream.
- Espresso (short black): Needs to be freshly brewed in hot so it melts the ice-cream when combined.
- Liquor or liqueur: Grappa, kahlua, sambuca, rum or Bailey's. Use what you know works with coffee!
- Enjoy as soon as it's ready: It's best to enjoy affogato as soon as you pour over the espresso, as the gelato melts fast.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 262mg | Sugar: 31g | Calcium: 169mg