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Cordial Affogato Recipe

Name: Lynora's Italian Restaurants Cordial Affogato Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 scoops vanilla gelato or vanilla ice cream; 60 ml freshly brewed espresso; 1 tsp granulated sugar (optional); 30 ml Norcello (walnut liqueur); 30 ml Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur); 30 ml Amaretto (almond liqueur); 30 ml Amaro Averna; 1 tsp dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder; 1 tbs toasted chopped nuts (hazelnut or almond)

Inspired by Lynora's Italian Restaurant

Time10m

Serves1

Traditional Affogato with your choice of: Norcello - Frangelico - Amaretto - Amaro Averna

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Ingredients

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Affogato Base

2 scoops vanilla gelato or vanilla ice cream1/4 cup (60 ml) Freshly brewed espresso1 tsp granulated sugar (optional)

Cordial Options (choose one)

2.03 tbsp (30 ml) Norcello (walnut liqueur)2.03 tbsp (30 ml) Frangelico (hazelnut liqueur)2.03 tbsp (30 ml) Amaretto (almond liqueur)2.03 tbsp (30 ml) Amaro Averna

Garnish (optional)

1 tsp dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder1 tbs toasted chopped nuts (hazelnut or almond)

Method

Prepare Espresso & Glassware

Chill serving glass (optional)

If desired, place the serving glass or small bowl in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to slightly chill; this helps slow melting.

Pull a fresh double or lungo espresso (about 60 ml). If you prefer less intensity, prepare a single espresso (30 ml). Brew immediately before serving so it is hot when poured over the gelato.

If you like your espresso sweetened, stir 1 teaspoon granulated sugar into the hot espresso until dissolved.

Assemble Affogato

Place 2 generous scoops of vanilla gelato or ice cream into the chilled serving glass or bowl.

Pour the chosen cordial (30 ml) evenly over the gelato. Use only one cordial option per serving.

Immediately pour the hot espresso (about 60 ml) directly over the gelato and cordial. Pour steadily so the espresso both soaks into and pools around the gelato, creating contrast between hot and cold.

Wait 10–15 seconds to allow a little melting, then, if using, sprinkle 1 teaspoon dark chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder over the top and/or 1 tablespoon toasted chopped nuts.

Serve immediately with a long spoon. To enjoy, sip the espresso, eat the gelato, and allow the cordial to flavor each bite.