Coffee Affogato
Hot Espresso. Cold Ice Cream. Pure Italian Magic.
The simplest, most elegant Italian dessert — a shot of hot espresso poured over cold vanilla ice cream. Two ingredients, infinite pleasure. ☕🍨
Ingredients
- 1–2 shots fresh hot espresso
- 1–2 scoops vanilla ice cream (or coffee ice cream)
- Optional: a splash of coffee liqueur
- Optional: chocolate shavings or crushed amaretti cookies for garnish
How to Make It
- Brew a fresh, hot shot (or double shot) of espresso.
- Place 1–2 scoops of ice cream into a chilled glass or small bowl.
- Pour the hot espresso directly over the ice cream.
- Add a splash of coffee liqueur if desired.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings or crushed cookies.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the magic of hot meets cold!
Dr. Kesha's Tip: Use the best quality espresso you can — it’s the star of the show. Serve immediately for the best hot-meets-cold experience!
Prep Time: 2 minutes | Makes: 1 serving | Best enjoyed immediately | Classic Italian Dessert
