Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOur PaladarAffogato Recipe

Affogato Recipe

Inspired by Our Paladar
Time10m
Serves2

vanilla ice cream, espresso

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Ingredients

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Ice Cream

Espresso

Method

Preparation of Ice Cream

  1. 1

    Scoop the Ice Cream

    Using an ice cream scoop, place 2 cups of vanilla ice cream into serving bowls or glasses.

Preparing the Espresso

  1. 2

    Brew the Espresso

    Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee using an espresso machine or stovetop espresso maker.

  2. 3

    Sweeten (Optional)

    If desired, add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the hot espresso and stir until dissolved.

Serving

  1. 4

    Pour the Espresso Over Ice Cream

    Immediately pour the hot espresso over the scoops of vanilla ice cream in the bowls or glasses.

  2. 5

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the affogato immediately while the espresso is hot and the ice cream is beginning to melt.

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