Go Back
–+ servings

Affogato

A delightful Italian dessert combining espresso and gelato for a perfect balance of hot and cold.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Gelato
  • 4 scoops vanilla gelato or any preferred flavor
Espresso
  • 4 shots freshly brewed espresso hot

Method
 

Assemble the Affogato
  1. Place one scoop of gelato in each serving glass.
  2. Brew the espresso and pour a shot over each scoop of gelato.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy the contrast of hot and cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a twist, try adding a splash of liqueur like Amaretto or Frangelico.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!