Affogato

An Italian coffee dessert that simply pairs vanilla ice cream with hot espresso. “Affogato” means “drowned” in Italian – the espresso is poured over the ice cream, drowning it in rich coffee​:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.

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An Italian coffee dessert that simply pairs vanilla ice cream with hot espresso. “Affogato” means “drowned” in Italian – the espresso is poured over the ice cream, drowning it in rich coffee​:contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.

Ingredients

  • 2 scoops vanilla ice cream (or gelato)
  • 2 ounces hot espresso (2 shots, or very strong hot coffee)

Instructions

  1. 1Place the scoops of vanilla ice cream in a small bowl or glass.
  2. 2Brew a fresh shot of espresso.
  3. 3Pour the hot espresso directly over the ice cream. Serve immediately with a spoon.

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