Learn to make an Italian affogato with creamy vanilla ice cream, robust espresso or espresso and melted chocolate. This simple Italian dessert appears spectacular and indulgent however is so easy to make! 

I first discovered to make affogato after I moved to Italy. In Italian affogato interprets to ‘drowned’ and it describes this conventional dessert completely as a easy vanilla ice cream or in Italy the fior di latte is drowned in robust espresso! 

 

I make this after dinner drink and dessert combo for the Italian and myself usually in the course of the summer season. We additionally get pleasure from this creamy Italian iced espresso and Bailey’s iced espresso, too!

Espresso lovers and ice cream lovers will love this candy deal with that may be made in only some minutes. I like to garnish mine with melted chocolate however you’ll be able to add a shot of liqueur if you want! 

Why I Love Affogato al Caffe

• Easy but excellent: Scorching espresso poured over wealthy and creamy vanilla ice cream or gelato is a scrumptious mixture of cold and hot with candy and bitter tastes rolled into one easy affogato recipe. 
• Elegant but simple: Affogato espresso ice cream appears so elegant but solely takes quarter-hour or much less to place collectively. This Italian espresso dessert is one of the best final minute candy deal with!

Italian Affogato Recipe Substances

• Darkish chocolate: A superb high quality darkish chocolate, melted for the underside of the glasses. 
• Sturdy espresso: You too can use espresso espresso. I exploit unsweetened espresso however you should use sweetened espresso if that’s your choice. 
• Vanilla ice cream: Gelato is frequent to make use of as nicely.
• Grated chocolate: I like so as to add grated chocolate shavings on high earlier than serving. That is optionally available however advocate! 

What’s the Finest Ice Cream to Use?

A top quality vanilla ice cream is my choice though if I’ve my selfmade no churn vanilla ice cream I exploit that. Classically an affogato makes use of vanilla gelato however you possibly can additionally change up the flavour to chocolate or a private favourite should you favor.

Ought to I Use Espresso or Espresso?

A shot of scorching espresso or espresso is absolutely your preferece for this traditional Italian dessert! You should utilize espresso, on the spot espresso or robust brewed espresso. It goes with out saying the higher the standard of the espresso the higher your Italian affogato might be. 

Affogato Toppings and Extras

Historically affogato is made with solely espresso (or espresso), ice cream and optionally a shot of liquor. It’s so enjoyable to make it your individual, although, and one can find that is true even at eating places and cafes. 

The way to Make Affogato al Caffe

Divide and drizzle the melted chocolate on the underside of every glass. 

Add a scoop of ice cream on high of the chocolate in every glass. 

Pour espresso (or scorching espresso) over the ice cream then sprinkle with the grated chocolate. Serve instantly.

The way to Serve

Serve affogato with a spoon. I do know it looks as if the ice cream would soften immediately, however you’ll be shocked that it doesn’t! After it has melted a bit of, you’ll be able to drink it proper out of the cup, it’s so good with the chocolate on the underside. Perfection! 

Can I Make it Forward?

You’ll be able to assemble the melted chocolate and ice cream in a glass, cowl, then retailer within the freezer till able to serve. When serving, take additional care to pour the piping scorching shot of espresso over simply the ice cream so the glass doesn’t break. There aren’t any storage directions for this recipe as an Affogato ought to be consumed utterly after making.

Extra Italian Drinks to Attempt

If you end up on the lookout for a easy and simple Italian dessert to make I hope you give an Affogato al Caffe a attempt and naturally let me know what you assume. Take pleasure in!

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