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Italian Affogato Recipe

How to make an authentic Italian Affogato with creamy vanilla ice cream and a strong shot of espresso. Add an optional splash of liqueur and grate of a little dark chocolate for the ultimate treat!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 310 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 coops vanilla ice cream high quality
  • 1 hot espresso
  • 1 tbsp nut or coffee liqueur (optional)
  • dark chocolate , for grating on top

Instructions

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  1. Brew an espresso (one per person). Scoop 1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into a wide glass or bowl and pour over a shot of espresso.
  2. Pour 1 tbsp of nocino nut liqueur or your liqueur of choice over the ice cream and grate over a little dark chocolate.

Notes

  • Gelato to espresso ratio - use 1 shot of espresso (max 40ml) to 1-2 scoops of ice cream. Don't use diluted or watered down coffee it should be short and strong.
  • Make sure your gelato is ice cold - your gelato or ice cream should be just soft enough to scoop, don't leave it sitting for too long or it'll melt when the hot coffee is poured over.
  • Add liqueur to your affogato (optional) - Adding liqueur to your affogato is an amazing way to take it up a notch. I love to use a nut liqueur such as Nocino (walnut) or Frangelico (hazelnut) but you could also use rum, grappa, Tuaca or even a coffee-based liqueur for an extra coffee kick!
  • Different topping ideas - If you want to add a bit of crunchy texture then chopped hazelnuts or pistachios are delicious on top, you could also sprinkle over some grated chocolate.
  • The best servings glasses to use - a small drinking glass is best for serving this dessert, it should be just big enough to hold the ice cream.

Nutrition Information

Calories 310kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 109mg (5%) Potassium 262mg (7%) Sugar 31g (62%) Vitamin A 555IU (11%) Calcium 169mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310

% Daily Value*

Calories 310kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 109mg 5%
Potassium 262mg 6%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 555IU 11%
Calcium 169mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.