Affogato al Caffe

Name: Affogato al Caffe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 scoops vanilla gelato (or premium vanilla ice cream); 2 shots freshly brewed espresso (double shot per serving), hot, freshly brewed; 2 tsp amaretto or coffee liqueur (optional)

5 minEasyServes 2220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 scoops vanilla gelato (or premium vanilla ice cream)
2 shots freshly brewed espresso (double shot per serving), hot, freshly brewed
2 tsp amaretto or coffee liqueur (optional)

Instructions

1

Chill your serving glasses or small bowls in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
2

Brew 2 shots hot, freshly brewed freshly brewed espresso (double shot per serving) fresh and hot. If using an espresso machine, pull a double shot per serving; if using a Moka pot or strong drip coffee, brew double strength.
3

Place one scoop of 2 scoops vanilla gelato (or premium vanilla ice cream) into each chilled glass.
4

Immediately pour the hot 2 shots freshly brewed espresso (double shot per serving) directly over the vanilla gelato (or premium vanilla ice cream). If using 2 tsp amaretto or coffee liqueur (optional), add it now.
5

Serve at once with a small spoon. The espresso will begin melting the gelato into a rich, creamy coffee sauce - eat quickly.

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Questions

What is Affogato al Caffe?

A classic Italian coffee dessert that pours a freshly brewed double shot of espresso over a scoop of rich vanilla gelato, letting the hot espresso melt the cold gelato into a luxurious sauce. Ready in under five minutes with only two ingredients. This reference files it under Italian dessert: made without cooking, rated easy and about 5 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Affogato al Caffe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Affogato al Caffe is 2 scoops vanilla gelato (or premium vanilla ice cream). Swap the vanilla gelato (or premium vanilla ice cream) for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Affogato al Caffe vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 scoops vanilla gelato (or premium vanilla ice cream). For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

How many calories are in Affogato al Caffe?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 220 calories, with 5 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 75 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Affogato al Caffe keep?

Keep Affogato al Caffe covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days. Chilled and set desserts lose their texture in the freezer.

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