Name: Affogato Recipe
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 small scoops vanilla gelato or ice cream; 1 shot (1 oz) hot espresso or strong brewed coffee; Optional: splash of coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa, Amaretto, or Frangelico); Optional toppings: shaved chocolate, cocoa powder, crushed biscotti, or whipped cream

Affogato Recipe

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Affogato is an easy, elegant Italian dessert made by pouring a shot of hot espresso over creamy gelato or ice cream. The contrast between hot and cold, bitter and sweet, makes this treat perfect for after dinner—or anytime you want a quick indulgence.

Author: Beth
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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2 small scoops vanilla gelato or ice cream
1 shot (1 oz) hot espresso or strong brewed coffee
Optional: splash of coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa, Amaretto, or Frangelico)
Optional toppings: shaved chocolate, cocoa powder, crushed biscotti, or whipped cream

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Instructions

Scoop Gelato:
Place two scoops of vanilla gelato or ice cream into a small glass or dessert bowl.
Pour Espresso:
Brew a fresh shot of espresso. Immediately pour it over the gelato.
Add Extras (Optional):
Drizzle with liqueur or top with shaved chocolate or whipped cream for a fancy touch.
Serve Immediately:
Serve right away with a spoon—and enjoy the melty, creamy goodness!

Notes

For a twist, try flavors like hazelnut, chocolate, or salted caramel ice cream.
No espresso machine? Use strong stovetop coffee (like moka pot) or very concentrated instant coffee.
Great for entertaining—minimal prep, maximum flavor.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/affogato-recipe/