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Affogato Recipe

Affogato Recipe

This simple affogato coffee recipe is a 5-minute dessert creation for coffee enthusiasts. It not only needs 2 components, but it is utterly delightful.

Italian Affogato Recipe

I pondered quite extensively on the beverage recipe I’d like to conclude the year with on the blog, and the two recipes that popped into my mind were Affogato and Espresso martini (recipe arriving soon). I opted for this Italian classic coffee beverage recipe because it is

  • It is ideal for any season.
  • Ultimately, you will probably have the 2 components available.

Oh coffee

I feel that life is too brief to consume uninteresting coffee, which is why I make it my mission to prepare the finest coffee beverages for myself in the mornings, particularly.

I would claim that I have refined my coffee palate over time; however, I still prefer to keep things uncomplicated, especially for the coffee recipes I share on the blog. Nobody should break the bank for a cup of coffee; life is simple!

Allow me to boast a little, but I make the best iced coffee and mocha. There, I’ve said it!

Alright, back to today’s recipe, which isn’t strictly a recipe per se; you may be curious about the meaning of affogato and its origins.

What is affogato

Affogato is an Italian term meaning “drowning,” and in this context, affogato coffee or affogato al caffee refers to drowned coffee. The coffee in the recipe is submerged by the ice cream.

Who would have imagined espresso over ice cream could be a treat? But hey, don’t judge it until you taste it. It’s fantastic, especially if you adore coffee.

What do you need to create it

To craft your own affogato ice cream or affogato coffee, as some might call it, you would require these 2 ingredients.

Vanilla Ice Cream: Please ensure you opt for quality ice cream. Also, remember that pricey doesn’t always mean better quality. Choose ice cream that is silky with a nice hint of vanilla flavor, ideally derived from vanilla bean. Vanilla gelato is also an excellent choice; in fact, it is the preferred ice cream of the Italians.

Brewed Espresso Coffee: I don’t possess a coffee maker, yet I still brew excellent coffee. What I mean is that you don’t require any fancy equipment for this. Your French press works perfectly, and you can also utilize instant espresso powder for this recipe.

Topping Suggestions

Chocolate shavings

Chopped nuts of your choice

Whipped cream (not authentic, but you can use this if you truly want to indulge)

Coffee liqueur

How to prepare affogato coffee

Place 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into a chilled glass.

Pour the hot brewed espresso coffee over the ice cream, sprinkle some chocolate shavings, and serve immediately.

How to enjoy it

I know you might wonder how to eat ice cream and coffee. Well, since this is regarded as (a warm) dessert, you consume affogato with a spoon, much like you would with apple crumble, banana mug cake, or chocolate mousse (recipe arriving soon).

More beverage recipes

Coffee smoothie

Oreo Milkshake (YouTube Video)

How to prepare hot coffee (YouTube Video)

Dalgona coffee

Thank you all for a fantastic 2020! May the new year bless us with good health, tranquility, and joy.

Affogato Recipe

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This straightforward affogato coffee recipe is a 5-minute dessert creation for coffee enthusiasts. Not only does it require 2 components, but it is also incredibly delectable.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Servings 1

Calories 280 kcal

  • 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream
  • 1 serving of brewed hot espresso can substitute with strong instant coffee

Topping Suggestions

  • shaved chocolate
  • chopped nuts like almonds or pistachios

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  • Place 1 to 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into a chilled glass.

  • Pour the brewed espresso over the ice cream, sprinkle with chocolate shavings and serve right away.