Affogato

Name: Affogato
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 scoops vanilla gelato or ice cream; 1 cup freshly brewed espresso

Veg

A scoop of vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of hot espresso — Italy's simplest and most satisfying dessert.

Cuisines

Italian

Best for

Snacks Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Total: 15 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

2 scoops	vanilla gelato or ice cream
1 cup	freshly brewed espresso

Instructions

1 Chill serving glasses or cups in the freezer for about 10 minutes to keep the affogato cold longer.
2 Prepare the espresso using an espresso machine or stovetop espresso maker.
3 Place one scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream into each chilled glass or cup.
4 Pour half of the freshly brewed espresso over each scoop of gelato or ice cream.
5 Serve immediately with a spoon.

Tips

For a richer flavor, use high-quality espresso and gelato. You can also add a splash of liqueur like amaretto or a sprinkle of cocoa powder for extra indulgence.