Affogato Coffee

When the summer starts to heat up, hot espresso is the last thing you want to enjoy. But skipping out on espresso means you’ll miss out on one of the tastiest desserts–affogato. If you’re looking for a creative way to beat the heat while enjoying high-quality espresso, an affogato is the way to go.

What is an Affogato?

An affogato, or “affogato al caffe,” is a popular dessert that consists of a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream topped with a shot of hot espresso. The word “affogato” in Italian translates to “drowned” or “submerged” which is where the name of the dessert comes from. It’s a simple yet delicious dessert that combines the contrasting elements of hot and cold and the bitter flavor of espresso with the creamy sweetness of ice cream.

Affogatos are often served as a dessert or an after-dinner treat in Italian restaurants or cafes, but you can enjoy an affogato any time at home. You can even spice it up by adding liqueurs, such as amaretto or Frangelico, to enhance the flavour further. 

What You Need to Make An Affogato Dessert

Making an affogato al caffe is surprisingly easy. Gather up the following ingredients and equipment before starting on the recipe.

Ingredients

An affogato dessert requires two simple ingredients.

• Gelato or Ice cream. The traditional affogato uses vanilla-flavoured gelato or ice cream, but you can experiment with other flavors if you prefer.
• Freshly brewed hot espresso. If you don’t have an espresso machine, you can use strong brewed coffee as a substitute.

Enjoy