Description
Silky Italian Affogato elevates dessert with espresso’s rich embrace, melting vanilla gelato into a luxurious symphony of hot and cold. Espresso lovers will savor this simple yet sophisticated treat that blends creamy sweetness with bold coffee intensity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 small scoops vanilla gelato or ice cream
- 1 shot (1 ounce / 30 milliliters) hot espresso or strong brewed coffee
Optional Liqueur:
- 1 splash coffee liqueur (Kahlua, Amaretto, or Frangelico)
Optional Toppings:
- Shaved chocolate
- Cocoa powder
- Crushed biscotti
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Carefully transfer velvety vanilla gelato into a chilled serving vessel, creating a pristine white landscape in your chosen container.
- Prepare a robust, freshly pulled espresso shot using premium coffee beans, ensuring the extraction captures deep, aromatic notes.
- Swiftly cascade the hot espresso over the gelato, watching the rich coffee cascade and gently melt the cold dessert, creating a harmonious blend of temperatures and textures.
- Enhance the affogato with optional luxurious embellishments like a delicate drizzle of amaretto, a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings, or a wispy cloud of lightly whipped cream.
- Present the dessert immediately to capture the magical moment when hot meets cold, allowing the espresso to slowly transform the gelato into a creamy, indulgent treat that demands to be savored with a sleek dessert spoon.
Notes
- Chill your glass or bowl beforehand to keep the gelato from melting too quickly.
- Use high-quality, freshly ground espresso beans for the most robust and rich flavor profile.
- Experiment with different gelato flavors like hazelnut, chocolate, or caramel for unique taste combinations.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute dairy-free gelato made from coconut or almond milk and use plant-based espresso.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg