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Affogato

Hot espresso being poured over vanilla ice cream in a glass.
Hot espresso pours over scoops of vanilla ice cream.

A scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream topped with hot espresso makes this classic Italian coffee dessert. Add a tablespoon of liqueur if you like.

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  • Prep: 5 minutes
  • Servings: 1 serving

Recipe

Affogato

A scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream topped with hot espresso makes this classic Italian coffee dessert. Add a tablespoon of liqueur if you like.

Cookin' · https://cookin.club/recipes/affogato

Prep
5 minutes
Servings
1

Ingredients

1 serving

For 1 serving

Equipment

  • Espresso maker
  • Serving glass

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Put the ice cream in a glass suitable for eating affogato.

  2. Step 2: Place the espresso and liquor, if using, on the side.

    Liqueur is poured into a small glass.

  3. Step 3: Pour the hot espresso over the ice cream, then add the liquor if using. Enjoy the melty swirls blending into the coffee, and dig in immediately.

    Hot espresso pours over ice cream in a glass.

Notes

Variations

Gelato is traditional, but ice cream works too. Vanilla is the classic choice; other flavours are welcome. For optional toppings, try chocolate shavings, whipped cream, melted chocolate, or roughly chopped pistachios or hazelnuts. Biscotti makes a good side for dunking.

Choosing a glass

A glass that is taller than it is wide, but not too tall, is easier to eat from than a shallow cocktail glass.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
183 kcal
Fat
7 g
Saturated fat
5 g
Carbohydrates
20 g
Sugar
19 g
Fiber
0.5 g
Protein
2 g
Sodium
55 mg
Cholesterol
29 mg

Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.

About this recipe

Affogato brings together hot espresso and cold vanilla gelato or ice cream in a quick Italian coffee dessert. Add Frangelico, amaretto, or another liqueur for an after-dinner drink twist.

A spoon lifts espresso-coated ice cream from a glass.
A spoonful of ice cream swirled with espresso.
Vanilla gelato or ice cream, espresso, and optional liqueur arranged in glasses.
The three components for affogato: gelato or ice cream, espresso, and optional liqueur.
An overhead view of affogato with chocolate shavings and biscotti nearby.
Affogato served with chocolate shavings and biscotti.

Use hot, strong espresso and serve the affogato as soon as it is poured, while the ice cream is still cold and the coffee is hot.

Fresh espresso pours from a coffee machine into a glass.
A fresh shot of espresso.
A four-panel collage shows espresso being made, ice cream placed in a glass, and coffee poured over it.
A visual overview of making affogato, from espresso to the pour.
Ice cream, espresso, and biscotti are arranged separately for serving.
Ice cream and espresso served separately for a do-it-yourself pour.

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