Classic Affogato Recipe
A simple classic affogato recipe made with creamy vanilla ice cream or gelato and a fresh shot of hot espresso. This easy Italian coffee dessert is rich, refreshing, and ready in minutes.
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Equipment
- Espresso machine French press, AeroPress, Clever Dripper, or Moka Pot
- Small glass dessert cup, or coffee cup
- Small spoon
Ingredients
- 1 shot Fresh espresso about 1 oz / 30 ml
- 1 scoop Vanilla ice cream or gelato
Instructions
- Brew 1 shot Fresh espresso .1 shot Fresh espresso
- Place 1 scoop Vanilla ice cream or gelatoor gelato into a small glass or dessert cup.1 scoop Vanilla ice cream or gelato
- Pour the hot espresso directly over the ice cream.
- Serve immediately while the espresso is hot and the ice cream is cold and creamy.
Notes
For an Amaretto affogato, add 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of Amaretto over the vanilla ice cream before pouring the hot espresso on top. Start with less if you want just a gentle almond note, or use the full tablespoon for a more grown-up dessert.
For guests, scoop the ice cream into glasses ahead of time and keep them in the freezer. Brew the espresso and pour it over the ice cream right before serving.
If you do not have an espresso machine, use strong moka pot coffee instead. Keep the amount small, about 1 oz / 30 ml, so the affogato stays rich and balanced.
For guests, scoop the ice cream into glasses ahead of time and keep them in the freezer. Brew the espresso and pour it over the ice cream right before serving.
If you do not have an espresso machine, use strong moka pot coffee instead. Keep the amount small, about 1 oz / 30 ml, so the affogato stays rich and balanced.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Calories: 139kcal
Servings: 1 Serving
