Affogato is an easy and quick dessert to pair with any Italian meal. The bitterness of the hot espresso pairs perfectly with the sweet and creamy ice cream.
Why You'll Love this Recipe
- It's an easy 5 minute dessert!
- It only has 2 ingredients!
- It's a caffeinated treat!
Affogato looks like a fancy dessert but it's so easy to make!
The espresso melts the ice cream ever so slightly to create a dreamy, creamy "cocktail." Take it over the top with a splash of Baileys Irish Cream.
It's the perfect light dessert to have after a full meal or for an afternoon pick me up!
Ingredients
How to Make Affogato (Espresso Over Ice Cream)
- Brew the espresso.
- Place 2 scoops of ice cream in a cup.
- Pour the espresso over the ice cream.
Tasty Tips
- Freeze the glass for 30 minutes before serving so the ice cream doesn't melt as easily. Not required but it helps! Make sure you pour the hot espresso directly over the ice cream and not on the glass, so it doesn't break.
- Spike it with a splash of Baileys Irish cream, bourbon, salted caramel whiskey, or amaretto for a boozy punch.
- Top it with chocolate chips or shavings, caramel, crushed hazelnuts, pistachio, peanuts, or peppermint candy.
- Use a different ice cream flavor like cookies and cream or chocolate.
FAQs
Affogato means "drowned" in Italian. Ice cream or gelato is "drowned" in a shot of hot espresso.
If you don't have an espresso machine, try strongly brewed hot coffee, use a stovetop espresso maker (Moka pot), or instant espresso powder.
More Italian Inspired Dishes
Make one of these Italian inspired dinners and serve affogato for dessert!
- Hot Honey Pepperoni Ricotta Pizza
- Crispy Chicken Parmesan
- One Pot Sausage Peppers and Onions Pasta
- Baked Ziti
How to Make Affogato (Espresso Over Ice Cream)
Ingredients
- 2 shots espresso
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream or gelato
- chocolate bar optional
Instructions
- Brew the espresso using your preferred method.
- Place 2 scoops of ice cream in a cup and pour the espresso over the ice cream. Garnish with shaved chocolate if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Freeze the glass for 30 minutes before serving so the ice cream doesn't melt as easily. Not required but it helps!
- Spike it with a splash of Baileys Irish cream, bourbon, salted caramel whiskey, or amaretto for a boozy punch.
- Top it with with chocolate chips or shavings, caramel, crushed hazelnuts, pistachio, peanuts, or peppermint candy.
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