Affogato
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5
Affogato
Description
Affogato blends creamy vanilla gelato or ice cream with a strong shot of hot espresso poured over just before eating. The heat of the coffee quickly melts parts of the ice cream, forming a rich mixture of coffee and cream. Adding a splash of liqueur like Frangelico, amaretto, or rum is optional, lending an additional flavor dimension. Traditionally vanilla is used to complement the coffee's bitterness, but other ice cream flavors can be substituted.
The dessert is served immediately in a suitable glass, allowing you to enjoy the blend of hot and cold textures and the aromatic coffee flavor as the ice cream softens. It rarely keeps once started, best enjoyed freshly made. Optional additions such as biscotti, chocolate shavings, or nuts can enhance texture and variety.
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small(ish) coops vanilla gelato Note 1, or ice cream
- 1 shot (30 ml/1 oz) espresso coffee short black) - Note 2, hot
- 1 tbsp Frangelico optional) - Note 3, or amaretto or other liquor
Instructions
- Put ice cream in glass suitable for affogato eating (Note 4).
- Place shot of espresso and liquor (if using) on the side.
- Pour the hot espresso then liquor over the ice cream. Enjoy swirls of melty ice cream blending into the coffee. Dig in immediately!
Notes
- Use vanilla gelato or ice cream for a classic pairing with espresso.
- Ensure the espresso is hot and strong for proper melting and flavor balance.
- Choose coffee-compatible liqueurs like Frangelico or amaretto if desired.
- Opt for a glass shape that facilitates easy eating, typically taller than wide.
- Enjoy immediately; Affogato does not keep well once mixed.
- Consider optional toppings like biscotti for dunking or chocolate shavings for texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183cal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 278IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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