Affogato
This simple yet delicious treat is a popular dessert or afternoon pick-me-up in Italy, combining the rich, creamy sweetness of the gelato with the bold, bitter flavor of the espresso.
Recipe - Welcome
Affogato
Prep Time5 Minutes
Servings1
0Ingredients
1 large or 2 small(ish) scoops vanilla gelato or ice cream
1 shot (30 ml/1 oz) hot espresso coffee
1 tbsp frangelico, amaretto or other liquor
Directions
- Put ice cream in glass suitable for affogato eating (Note 4).
- Place shot of espresso and liquor (if using) on the side.
- Pour the hot espresso then liquor over the ice cream.
- Enjoy swirls of melty ice cream blending into the coffee. Dig in immediately!
Nutritional Information
Calories:183cal (9%)Carbohydrates:20g (7%)Protein:2g (4%)Fat:7g (11%)Saturated Fat:5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat:0.3gMonounsaturated Fat:2gCholesterol:29mg (10%)Sodium:55mg (2%)Potassium:151mg (4%)Fiber:0.5g (2%)Sugar:19g (21%)Vitamin A:278IU (6%)Vitamin C:0.4mgCalcium:85mg (9%)Iron:0.1mg (1%)
5 minutes
Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Servings
Directions
- Put ice cream in glass suitable for affogato eating (Note 4).
- Place shot of espresso and liquor (if using) on the side.
- Pour the hot espresso then liquor over the ice cream.
- Enjoy swirls of melty ice cream blending into the coffee. Dig in immediately!
