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How to Make an Affogato

an Italian dessert with espresso and ice cream
Course Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine Italian
Keyword affogato, espresso
Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 139kcal
Author Emma Chapman

Equipment

  • 1 espresso machine or method of choice

Ingredients

  • 1-2 shots espresso
  • 1-2 scoops vanilla ice cream
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Brew the espresso.
  • In a cup or small bowl, add a scoop or two of ice cream.
  • Pour the hot espresso over the ice cream and serve.

Notes

  • I like to freeze ice cream in these small milk glasses I thrifted. I have a set of four and I will freeze the ice cream so it goes up the sides of the glass and leaves a hole in the center for the espresso shot to be added. I keep these in my freezer so I can make an affogato anytime I want. You could also make these cups ahead for a dinner party and then all you need to do is add the espresso shots, and I make them to serve.
  • Use a flavored ice cream for an upgrade! I like mint chocolate chip, but cookie dough sounds pretty good too.
  • Instead of ice cream you could use gelato, sorbet, or frozen custard. Anything that pairs well with espresso (or dark chocolate) will be delicious.
  • Add toppings like you could a sundae for a nontraditional twist: sprinkles, caramel syrup, sea salt, crushed Oreo cookies, etc.
  • Add a shot of liquor, like amaretto, to this dessert to make it 'naughty.' 

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 0.1mg