Affogato

Name: Affogato
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 scoops vanilla gelato or vanilla ice cream; 2 shots freshly brewed espresso (or strong brewed coffee), hot, freshly made; 2 tsp amaretto liqueur (optional); as needed dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional garnish)

The quintessential Italian dessert-drink: a scoop of cold vanilla gelato or ice cream "drowned" by a shot of hot espresso, creating a mesmerizing swirl of hot and cold with every spoonful.

5 minEasyServes 2230 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 scoops vanilla gelato or vanilla ice cream
2 shots freshly brewed espresso (or strong brewed coffee), hot, freshly made
2 tsp amaretto liqueur (optional)
as needed dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional garnish)

Instructions

1

Place chilled serving glasses or small bowls in the freezer for 5 minutes to chill them.
2

Brew 2 shots hot, freshly made freshly brewed espresso (or strong brewed coffee) and keep it hot; set aside.
3

Place one large scoop of vanilla gelato or vanilla ice cream into each chilled glass.
4

Immediately pour one shot of hot freshly brewed espresso (or strong brewed coffee) directly over each scoop of vanilla gelato or vanilla ice cream.
5

If using, drizzle 2 tsp amaretto liqueur (optional) over the top. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (optional garnish) if desired. Serve immediately with a small spoon.

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What is Affogato?

The quintessential Italian dessert-drink: a scoop of cold vanilla gelato or ice cream "drowned" by a shot of hot espresso, creating a mesmerizing swirl of hot and cold with every spoonful. This reference files it under Italian dessert: made without cooking, rated easy and about 5 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Affogato dairy-free?

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

Is Affogato vegan?

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

How many calories are in Affogato?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 230 calories, with 5 g protein, 25 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 80 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Affogato?

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

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