Affogato, an Italian coffee dessert that will bring your morning coffee to another level. This simple and sweet recipe only needs 2 ingredients to make at home. Take your coffee to the next level and try this delicious coffee-based recipe at home to spruce up your mornings or add some sweet delight to your evenings.
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For the Coffee Lovers
Affogato means ” drowned” in Italian. This dessert is the epitome of sweetness with vanilla ice cream being drowned in espresso. Adding a shot of liqueur can also take this coffee-based dessert to another level. The presentation in and of itself is enough reason to have a glass of affogato Watching the hot coffee pour over the ice cream as it melts over time and blends the coffee, cream, and sugar into one cohesive drink. How can something so simple be so delicious? If you haven’t tried an affogato in your lifetime, I assure you now is the perfect time.
Traditionally, Affogato is served as is. However, who would I be if I didn’t something on top. A simple topping is the classic caramel syrup drizzle and ground cinnamon. I went all out once and made a S’mores Affogato. I fired roasted some marshmallows and crushed some Biscoff cookies and topped off my Affogato. It tasted like a dream and highly recommend checking out how I made it here. Keep it simple or add all the toppings you’d like to satisfy your taste buds. Chocolate drizzle, nutmeg, whipped cream, your coffee cup is yours to decorate with flavor. Grab your favorite espresso ground and you best quality vanilla ice cream or gelato, and let’s get right into it.
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You’ll Love This Recipe If…
- You Love Coffee
- You Love Ice cream and gelato
- You want to spice up your morning coffee
- you want to try something new and simple
Ingredients For Affogato
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- Espresso. A dark roasted espresso shot really brings the robust flavor of the Affogato together.
- Vanilla Ice Cream/Gelato. A creamy vanilla ice cream/gelato adds the sugar and cream this coffee-based dessert.
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What To Serve with my Affogato?
Like most coffee drinks, Affogato pairs well with a variety of pasties and breakfast sandwiches. But if you are treating yourself with Affogato as a dessert, this recipe is all you will need.
- Pastries
- Crossaint
- Breakfast Sandwhich
- Cookies
How To Make Affogato at Home
ESPRESSO SHOT: Brew a shot or two of espresso using your favorite espresso coffee ground
AFFOGATO: Scoop 1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into your coffee cup or glass. Then slowly pour the espresso over the ice cream. Serve and Enjoy.
S’MORES AFFOGATO: 1 shot Espresso, 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream/ Gelato, Marshmallow – fire roasted, Biscoff Cookie, Cinnamon and Nutmeg
NOTES: For some extra sweetness you can drizzle some caramel syrup on top. Sprinkle some cinnamon as well to bring all the flavors out.
Bon Appétit !
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Affogato
Ingredients
- 2 oz Espresso
- 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream/ Gelato
- Cinnamon powder optional
- Caramel Syrup optional
Instructions
- Brew 2 oz of espresso using your favorite espresso coffee grounds.
- Scoop 1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into a cup or glass.
- Slowly pour the espresso over the vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle a little bit of caramel syrup on top.
- Sprinkle cinnamon powder.
- Serve and Enjoy!
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