Description
Affogato is a simple and elegant Italian dessert made by pouring a shot of hot espresso over a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream. It’s the perfect balance of hot and cold, creamy and bold.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 scoops vanilla gelato or ice cream
- 1 shot (1 oz) hot espresso or strong brewed coffee
- Chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or biscotti for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Scoop the vanilla gelato or ice cream into a small bowl or dessert glass.
- Brew a fresh shot of espresso or strong coffee.
- Pour the hot espresso directly over the gelato.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or serve with a biscotti if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy while the gelato slowly melts into the espresso.
Notes
- Use decaf espresso for a caffeine-free version.
- Try different flavors of gelato like hazelnut, chocolate, or almond for a twist.
- Serve in chilled glasses for an extra touch of elegance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 affogato
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg