Affogato al Caffe'

The affogato al caffè is a classic Italian dessert, as simple as it is delicious, consisting of a scoop of melty gelato drowned in a hot shot of espresso. A match made in heaven!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Affogato, Affogato al Caffe', affogato coffee

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: people

Calories: 273.7kcal

Ingredients

8 scoops ice cream vanilla
4 shots coffee espresso

Instructions

First, prepare the espresso and let it cool slightly; then place two scoops of ice cream in a cup.
Pour the hot coffee gently over the ice cream, trying to maintain its consistency and not let it melt too much.
Finally, decorate with any of the suggested add ons (see notes) to customize your own affogato coffee to your taste. And finally dig in you spoon and enjoy this delight!

Notes

Ice cream: Vanilla is the classic gelato to use for this affogato coffee recipe, but great flavors to pair with coffee are also hazelnuts, chocolate, pistachio and coffee.

Chocolate: grated or shaved on the ice-cream, is a divine add-on to add a nice crunch and chocolate goes veery well with coffee. You could also opt for melted chocolate on top of the ice cream to add an extra layer of sweetness,

Crushed or chopped nuts: in this case opt for hazelnut or pistachio.

Classic Italian Almond biscotti: the classic cantucci, more popular as Biscotti outside Italy, are ideal to dunk in the affogato.

Whipped cream: for a more decadent and luxurious texture.

Liquor: an extra touch is to add some liquor. Popular liquors are amaretto (almond flavour) frangelico (halzelnut liquor). In the Veneto region a popular choice is also grappa or sambuca. Other recommendations are coffee liquor or rum. Cognac or brandy would also be a great choice. I recommend half ounce, but feel free to add as much as you like.

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