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.
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
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1
Chill your serving glasses or small bowls in the freezer for at least 5 minutes.
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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.
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3
Place one scoop of 2 scoops vanilla gelato (or premium vanilla ice cream) into each chilled glass.
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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.
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5
Serve at once with a small spoon. The espresso will begin melting the gelato into a rich, creamy coffee sauce — eat quickly.