Description
An easy and delightful Italian dessert combining rich, hot espresso poured over cold, creamy gelato or ice cream. This simple affogato offers a perfect balance of warm and cold, bitter and sweet, garnished with optional chocolate shavings and nuts for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Essentials
- 1 cup Freshly brewed espresso
- 2 scoops Gelato or ice cream (approximately ½ cup, any flavor)
Optional Garnishes
- Shaved chocolate for texture and flavor
- Crushed nuts for garnish
- Cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Brew Espresso: Brew a fresh cup of espresso using your espresso machine or stovetop method. Allow it to cool slightly to avoid melting the ice cream too quickly.
- Prepare Gelato: Place two generous scoops of your favorite gelato or ice cream into a dessert bowl or glass, ready to be ‘drowned’ in espresso.
- Pour Espresso: Carefully pour the hot espresso directly over the gelato, allowing the flavors to meld and the gelato to begin melting gently.
- Add Garnishes: Sprinkle shaved chocolate or crushed nuts over the top for extra texture and flavor. Dust with cocoa powder if desired.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the affogato right away while the espresso is hot and the gelato remains cold, offering an exquisite contrast.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed espresso for the best flavor.
- Any gelato or ice cream flavor works, but vanilla and chocolate pair especially well.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of hot espresso and cold gelato.
- Optional garnishes add texture but can be omitted for a simpler dessert.
