Affogato Recipe
Make Affogato Recipe in just 6m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Coffee
Ice cream & toppings
Garnish (optional)
Method
Prepare coffee
- 1
Brew espresso
Brew two fresh shots of espresso (about 50–60 ml total) using an espresso machine. If you do not have an espresso machine, prepare 60 ml of very strong brewed coffee or Moka pot coffee.
- 2
If the espresso is extremely concentrated and you prefer a less intense pour, stir in up to 1 tablespoon hot water to slightly dilute without cooling it significantly.
Assemble affogato
- 3
Place two generous scoops of cold vanilla gelato or ice cream into a chilled serving glass or small bowl. Using a chilled dish slows melting and improves contrast between hot and cold.
- 4
If using liqueur, drizzle 1 teaspoon evenly over the ice cream scoops.
- 5
Immediately pour the hot espresso directly over the ice cream scoops. Pour slowly so the espresso cascades over the top, creating marbling of melted ice cream and coffee.
- 6
Sprinkle the top with dark chocolate shavings and toasted chopped hazelnuts or almonds for crunch and contrast.
- 7
Optionally dust very lightly with cinnamon or cocoa powder and garnish with a small mint leaf. Serve immediately with a small spoon.
