Affogato
In Italian, “affogato” means “drowned” or “drowned in coffee“…. and refers to an Italian espresso-based beverage (or dessert) in which hot espresso is poured over a scoop of ice cream or gelato.
In it’s simplest form, you would just pair a shot of espresso with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to make an Affogato. But there are many unique flavor combinations you could try if you are in the mood for something a little bit different… vary the flavor of the ice cream or gelato (vanilla, chocolate, and hazelnut are good options) or add a half shot of sweet liqueur to your espresso to make a more “grown up” version (try Amaretto, Frangelico, Kahlua, or Bailey’s). Any way you go, this is an awesome dessert that is beautiful (presentation-wise) as well as simple and extremely easy to make.
Affogato:
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 1 hot (2 T.) hot espresso
1. Prepare one shot (about 2 T.) of hot espresso. (Or just use very strong brewed coffee.)
2. Place 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream into a cappuccino cup.
3. Pour the hot espresso over the ice cream and serve immediately!
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