Italian affogato is a two-ingredient dessert combining high-quality vanilla ice cream and a shot of hot espresso, ready in minutes. The contrast of cold ice cream and hot coffee creates a rich, creamy drink that's elevated with optional nocino liqueur and dark chocolate.
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Brew an espresso (one per person). Scoop 1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into a wide glass or bowl and pour over a shot of espresso.
Pour 1 tbsp of nocino nut liqueur or your liqueur of choice over the ice cream and grate over a little dark chocolate.
Affogato is not meant for storage; it must be assembled and served immediately after brewing the espresso.
espresso machine or moka pot
Use a strong, freshly brewed shot of espresso. The quality of the espresso directly impacts the final flavor, so use fresh beans and brew one shot per person.
No. Affogato must be assembled and served immediately after brewing the espresso so the ice cream melts into the hot coffee for the proper texture and temperature contrast.
Nocino (Italian nut liqueur) is traditional, but any coffee or nut liqueur works. Use 1 tbsp per serving and add it after the espresso pour.
Yes, high-quality vanilla ice cream is essential. Avoid low-fat or overly sweet varieties; pure vanilla with real vanilla bean is ideal.
Yes, brew one espresso shot per person and use 1-2 scoops of ice cream per serving. Assemble each affogato individually and serve immediately.
