Description
An elegant and effortless Italian dessert, Affogato al Caffè features hot espresso poured over creamy vanilla gelato, delivering a luxurious contrast of temperatures and flavors in just minutes.
Ingredients
2 scoops vanilla gelato (or high-quality vanilla ice cream)
1 shot (1 oz) freshly brewed hot espresso
Optional: chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, biscotti, or liqueur (like Amaretto or Kahlúa)
Instructions
- Place two small serving glasses or espresso cups in the freezer for about 10 minutes to chill.
- Add one generous scoop of vanilla gelato into each chilled glass.
- Brew a fresh shot of hot espresso.
- Pour the hot espresso directly over the gelato in each glass.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with chocolate shavings, a dusting of cocoa powder, or a biscotti on the side.
- For an adult twist, optionally add a splash of liqueur before pouring the espresso.
Notes
Use high-quality gelato or ice cream for the best flavor and texture.
Prepare and serve immediately to preserve the contrast between hot and cold.
Experiment with gelato flavors or flavored espresso for unique variations.
Decaf espresso can be used if avoiding caffeine.
A splash of liqueur adds a decadent adult touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Assembled
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
