Affogato Recipe

Vanilla gelato with a shot of espresso poured tableside.

Time10m
Serves1
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Last updated Jul 14, 2026

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Ingredients

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Gelato

Espresso

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Scoop the Gelato

    Using a large scoop or spoon, place 1 cup of vanilla gelato into a serving bowl or a coffee cup.

  2. 2

    Brew the Espresso

    Brew 1 shot of espresso using an espresso machine or stovetop espresso maker. Make sure the espresso is hot and freshly brewed.

Serving

  1. 3

    Pour the Espresso

    Carefully pour the hot espresso shot over the scooped vanilla gelato, allowing the espresso to melt the gelato slightly.

  2. 4

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy the delightful combination of hot and cold.

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