Delicious Affogato Recipe
An easy dessert made in under 5 minutes!
Affogato is an Italian coffee-based dessert. Vanilla ice cream or vanilla gelato topped with Espresso!
This combination is such a great treat and helps with those sweet tooth cravings of mine. Originally invented in Italy, affogato is a dessert that only require two main ingredients: vanilla ice cream and espresso. It’s one of my favorite desserts to indulge in!
The perfect summer treat for my coffee lovers. If you’re a coffee fanatic like me, you will love this delightful summer treat. It’s the perfect afternoon pick me up or if you need a little boost of energy to help get you through the day- an Affogato will not disappoint. Now a true Affogato will call for espresso shots, but it’s completely fine to brew a small cup of coffee. Just add 3 to 4 Tablespoons of coffee. You can find that some fancy restaurants and even coffee or drink spots offer Affogato on the menu.
But I’m sharing a very simple and easy recipe on how to make an Affogato. Plus, you can make it in the comfort of your home. There are so many variations when you’re adding your favorite toppings or ingredients.
Some Add-On Toppings:
- Caramel syrup
- Chocolate syrup
- Whip Cream
- Biscoff Cookies
- Oreo Cookies
Plus, we can’t forget you can add a little spice to your Affogato – for adults only! You can add a shot of liqueur such as amaretto. Note: That shot of amaretto, or any coffee flavored liqueur added to your Affogato would be the perfect dessert after dinner; where you can unwind and relax for the evening at home. Other liqueur options you can try when making your affogato are half a shot of Kahlúa, Baileys, or Amarula liqueur. These are great liqueur flavors or brands to experiment with when making affogato for adults.
Even though Affogato is normally made with vanilla ice cream. Feel free to switch it out with chocolate ice cream or espresso ice cream! This is such a great dessert to make and indulge in, so make adjustments that you love. I hope you enjoy this recipe.
Delicious Affogato Dessert Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 or 3 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 Espresso shot (Substitute: 3 to 4 Tablespoons Coffee)
Optional Ingredients or Add-On Toppings:
- Caramel syrup
- Chocolate syrup
- Whip Cream
- Biscoff Cookies
- Oreo Cookies
Instructions
- Brew espresso shot or brew a small cup of coffee. (Use your favorite brand of coffee)
- Optional: In a serving cup you can add a drizzle of caramel or chocolate syrup.
- Add one to three scoops of ice cream to each serving cup.
- Slowly pour espresso or coffee down the side until the cup is full.
- Top with whip cream and more caramel or chocolate syrup.
- Serve with small biscotti, cookies, or crumble Oreo cookies on top and enjoy!
