Affogato
A simple yet elegant Italian dessert of creamy vanilla gelato drowned in hot espresso, creating a perfect balance of cold and warm.
⏱ 5 min total🔪 4 min prep🔥 1 min cookEasyServes 2Italian
Ingredients
- •4 scoops vanilla gelato or ice cream
- •2 shots espresso (about 2 ounces)
- •1 pinch sea salt
Directions
- 1Place 2 scoops of vanilla gelato into each serving glass or cup.
- 2Brew 2 shots of hot espresso using an espresso machine or strong coffee maker.
- 3Immediately pour the hot espresso over the gelato, allowing it to partially melt and create a creamy mixture.
- 4Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt over the top if desired.
- 5Serve immediately with a spoon and straw, enjoying the contrast of cold and hot.
💡 Affogato should be assembled at the table; espresso needs to be hot enough to melt the gelato edges but not sit long enough to turn the whole cup soupy.
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