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)

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.

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.

Questions

Can I make Affogato al Caffe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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.

How long does Affogato al Caffe keep?

Keep it covered in the refrigerator and eat it within three days.

Can I halve or double Affogato al Caffe?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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