Affogato
One of the most delightful Italian desserts! Affogato means “drowned” in Italian. In this case, gelato is “drowned” in espresso and flavored syrup. The flavor combinations are almost endless.
An affogato is a delicious Italian dessert that consists of a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream “drowned” with a shot of hot espresso. The contrast between the hot coffee and the cold dessert creates a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
To prepare an affogato, simply place a scoop of gelato in a serving glass or bowl, and pour a freshly brewed shot of espresso over the top just before serving. It can be enjoyed as a dessert or a coffee treat, and you can also experiment with variations by adding liqueurs, chocolate syrup or nuts.
Affogato
One of the most delightful Italian desserts! Affogato means “drowned” in Italian. In this case, gelato is “drowned” in espresso and flavored syrup. The flavor combinations are almost endless.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 2 or 3 small scoops or 1 large scoop coffee, chocolate or vanilla gelato
- 1 to 2 shots espresso or 3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons Torani Hazelnut, Butter Pecan, Caramel or French Toast Syrup
Instructions
- Place gelato in a cup.
- Pour in a shot of espresso or 3 tablespoons strong brewed coffee.
- Pour syrup over the top, then serve.
Notes
Use any flavor syrup desired, as long as it is compatible with the gelato flavor and with espresso or coffee.
Ice cream may be used instead of gelato. That is perfectly fine, but it is not the Italian way.
You can use other brands of syrup, but I have found that Torani is the best.
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