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Affogato – Italian Coffee Dessert

Affogato Italian Coffee Dessert Recipe

Affogato is a delicious dessert perfect for hot summer days. You only need 2 ingredients and a few minutes to make this classic Italian coffee dessert!

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Affogato

Its simple preparation makes it an ideal dessert when you are stuck for time or just don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen.

Affogato Ingredients

How to make affogato at home

Place one scoop of ice cream (or more) into a glass of your choice and pour over a shot of espresso. It cannot be simpler than this!

And if you feel like adding some extra toppings, then do it – add a drizzle of caramel sauce, chocolate sauce or sprinkle it with some crushed nuts or cookies, if you like.

How to make Affogato in 3 easy steps Step 1

Like you see, making affogato only takes literally minutes!

If you have an espresso machine at home, then you are lucky, and you should not hesitate to use it! We don’t have one, so we brew coffee using a French press.

How to make Affogato in 3 easy steps Step 2

How much coffee do you use for one shot of espresso?

To make the perfect shot, you should use about 6 grams of ground coffee per 1 fluid ounce.

1 tablespoon of ground coffee = about 5-6 grams.

Now that being said, you don’t need to follow this rule. Brew coffee that you would enjoy. If you can, make it stronger than usually.

How to make Affogato in 3 easy steps Step 3

Tips for making affogato at home

  • If you don’t want your ice cream to melt quickly, then wait until the coffee is cooled down before pouring it over. Chilling glasses also helps a bit.
  • You can serve the ice cream and coffee separately and your guests can help themselves and create their own affogato. It’s a great way to satisfy everyone as some might like more coffee while others may prefer having more ice cream in their affogato.
  • Optional toppings – caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, crushed almonds, cookies .…
  • Usually an ounce of espresso is poured over a scoop of ice cream. Now, this does not mean that you cannot increase your serving size, especially when you brew a lighter coffee.
  • French press is really handy when making affogato.
  • Try using dark roast coffee beans or espresso beans when grinding coffee at home.
Traditional Italian Dessert Affogato

Here are some more tasty recipes for desserts and coffees perfect for summer:

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  • Mango Tiramisu
  • Iced Instant Coffee
  • Iced Caramel Latte
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Affogato

Affogato is a delicious dessert perfect for hot summer days. You only need 2 ingredients and a few minutes to make this classic Italian coffee dessert!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 139
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 1 shot Espresso
  • A drizzle of Chocolate Sauce , optional
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Recommended Products

  • Espresso Machine
  • French Press Coffee Maker

Instructions 

  • Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a glass and pour over 1 shot of espresso.
  • Serve right away!

Notes

  1. Vanilla gelato can be used instead of ice cream. You can also double the amount of ice cream, if you like.
  2. If you don’t have an espresso machine at home, you can still make it. Use a French press to brew a strong coffee.
  3. Chocolate sauce is completely optional so if you don’t have it on hand, don’t worry. You can also sprinkle some crushed nuts on top.
  4. For more tips and detailed explanation, please read the full post.
Course: Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Affogato Recipe, Easy Italian Dessert Recipes, How to make Affogato
Nutrition Facts
Affogato
Amount per Serving
Calories
139
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Cholesterol
 
29
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
57
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
131
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
278
IU
6
%
Calcium
 
84
mg
8
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Jeannette says

    20/08/2019 at 15:22

    I’ve only ever seen affogato at cafes, but I’m super excited to know that I can actually make it at home! Thanks for sharing, Julia!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      21/08/2019 at 09:09

      You are welcome, Jeannette!

      Reply
  2. Suzy says

    20/08/2019 at 15:26

    I can’t go through a summer without having at least one affogato! Love how easy it is to make!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      21/08/2019 at 09:09

      It’s a great dessert, isn’t it? :)

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    20/08/2019 at 15:27

    This looks so tasty, I really need to try it!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      21/08/2019 at 09:08

      Thanks, Amy!

      Reply
  4. Romina says

    20/08/2019 at 15:30

    This is perfect on a hot day!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      21/08/2019 at 09:08

      Absolutely! :)

      Reply
  5. Neha says

    20/08/2019 at 16:05

    Wow homemade affogato! Count me in. I adore coffee with vanilla flavor, need this one in my life!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      21/08/2019 at 09:08

      Thanks, Neha!

      Reply

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