Affogato
Affogato is a classic Italian dessert made by pouring hot espresso over vanilla ice cream, creating a warm-cold contrast in seconds. It's naturally vegan and gluten-free when made with dairy-free ice cream.
Affogato is a classic Italian dessert made by pouring hot espresso over vanilla ice cream, creating a warm-cold contrast in seconds. It's naturally vegan and gluten-free when made with dairy-free ice cream.
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Scoop ice cream into small-medium sized glass cups or mugs.
Immediately pour espresso over the ice cream.
Garnish with chocolate shavings and mint, if desired.
Serve immediately with small spoons.
Affogato cannot be stored; it must be prepared and consumed immediately.
espresso machine or stovetop moka pot · small-medium glasses or mugs
No. Affogato must be assembled and served immediately after pouring the espresso over the ice cream, as the contrast between hot and cold is essential to the dessert.
Vanilla is traditional, but any quality ice cream works. Dairy-free vanilla ice cream is an easy swap to make the dessert vegan.
Yes. The recipe works equally well with decaf espresso if you prefer to limit caffeine.
Serve with small spoons to eat the ice cream as it melts and blend with the espresso.
The recipe calls for 4 scoops total divided between servings, typically 1–2 scoops per person depending on serving size.
