Affogato
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Last Updated on February 9, 2021 by Lisa Johnson
What is an Affogato? It is a traditional Italian dessert or beverage that includes vanilla gelato that has literally been “drowned” in espresso. Talk about the perfect dessert!! I have created the dessert version in a bowl, but you could also serve your Affogato in a tall, slender glass and allow the ice cream to melt before drinking through a straw.
Recipe inspiration:
There is a tiny little restaurant named Lincoln Wine Bar in Mount Vernon, Iowa that makes the most amazing pizza that you will ever have the pleasure of devouring! I have been working on duplicating their traditional Italian pizza dough at home so I could recreate their amazing Greens Pizza!!
The last few times that my friend Sandy and I went for our pizza fix, her daughter Sally joined us and ordered an Affogato for dessert…and I was totally jealous!!
It has remained on my “list of foods to recreate” ever since. I found myself on an “espresso kick” this month and I knew that I had to give this delicious dessert a try for myself…in dairy-free form.
How to make an Affogato:
So we are going to have to make do with 1/3 cup of Dairy-free Vanilla Ice Cream or vanilla gelato if you can find it.
Place your ice cream in a dessert bowl, then pour one ounce of Espresso over the top.
I sprinkled grated chocolate on top for fun, but it is completely optional. Now grab a spoon and drift off to espresso ice cream heaven. Yes, that is a real place!
Additional Affogato serving ideas:
- with a shot of Amaretto, Frangelico, or Kahlua.
- a biscotti or cookie served on the side.
- fresh berries.
More coffee-inspired recipes:
- Whipped Dalgona Coffee
- Traditional Irish Coffee
- Mexican Coffee Cocktail
- Classic Tiramisu
- Espresso Martini
- Espresso How-to with step-by-step instructions.
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Show of hands….have you ever tried Affogato before? Have you even heard of Affogato before??
Enjoy!!
Affogato
Ingredients
- .33 cup vanilla gelato or ice cream a big scoop
- 1 ounce espresso
- 1 ounce liqueur of your choice optional
- dark chocolate shavings to garnish
Instructions
- Place scoop of gelato or ice cream in a dessert bowl. My scoop is size 16.
- Pour espresso over the top of the gelato/ice cream.
- Sprinkle with shaved chocolate if desired.
Notes
- with a shot of Amaretto, Frangelico, or Kahlua.
- a biscotti or cookie served on the side.
- fresh berries.
I have it in my recipe file but never tried it. It looks fabulous. Do you use hot or cold espresso or doesnt it matter. Can,t wait to try now!
I honestly don’t think it matters Barb. I used hot that had slightly cooled while I was setting up the camera. I’m sure you will love it either way. 🙂
I love affogato and what a great idea with the Cappuccino “ice cream”! And I am really bummed for you about the coconut allergy. That stinks because I know you were able to use it a lot in recipes. :/ Pinning this!
Haha, that’s what I get for overdoing it with the coconut milk!! It’s a bummer, but now I just need to get even more creative. 🙂 Seriously delicious with the cappuccino ice cream!!!!
This looks so good. Ice Cream and Espresso in one. Perfect for dessert !:)
This sounds delish! Two of my faves in one bowl!
Lisa, this looks amazing, whoa! Thanks for sharing at Best of the Weekend and pinning, of course! Have a great week!
Has to have a shot of frangelico on top – try it!