Desserts
Affogato
Affogato is a quick Italian dessert: a scoop of vanilla ice cream “drowned” with hot espresso. It tastes best right away, when the coffee starts mixing with the melting ice cream.
Method
1
Put the ice cream scoops into a small glass or dessert cup.
2
Brew the fresh espresso.
3
Slowly pour the hot espresso over the ice cream.
4
Serve right away, when some of the ice cream starts to melt and combine with the coffee.
Tips
💡 Vanilla, cream or fior di latte ice cream works best.
💡 If you want a stronger flavor, use doppio (double espresso).
💡 To get a nice effect, pour the coffee slowly straight onto the middle of the ice cream.
💡 Variation: Add coffee liqueur or amaretto for an adult version.
💡 Instead of espresso, use a double portion of coffee if you like a more intense aroma.
💡 Decorate with cocoa, chocolate shavings or individual coffee beans.