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This Affogato recipe is the easiest dessert to whip up when you’re entertaining or want a sweet treat after dinner. Made with vanilla ice cream and coffee, grated dark chocolate and a cheeky splash of nocino nut liqueur.

When it comes to Italian desserts this affogato recipe is up there on the top of my list along side tiramisu and one of the reasons I love it so much is because it is SO darn easy and literally takes 5 minutes or less to make.

A 5 minute pud with creamy vanilla ice cream, a strong punch of coffee and nut liquer…YES I’m all over that!

I know what you’re thinking…it’s just going to melt straight away and turn into a weird, warm milkshake type thing but it doesn’t. The ice cream stays nice and cold with the warm coffee and it’s SO delicious. It’s like you’re after dinner coffee and dessert all in one!

What Does Affogato Mean?

Well I’m glad you asked…. affogato means poached or drowned. For example poached eggs in Italian is le uova affogate so this dessert is like ice cream poached or drowned in warm coffee and nutty liqueur..ehhh yum!

How To Make This Affogato Recipe

Brew an espresso (one per person). Scoop 1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into a wide glass or bowl and pour over a shot of espresso (photos 1-3).

Pour 1 tbsp of nocino nut liqueur or your liqueur of choice over the ice cream and grate over a little dark chocolate (photos 3 & 4).

Grab a spoon and dig in.

Tips For Making The Best Affogato Recipe;

• Use espresso coffee (100% arabica is best) or 3-4 tbsp of strong brewed coffee
• Use a high quality vanilla ice cream and keep it in the freezer for as long as possible. If using soft scoop/serve then keep it in until your coffee is ready if not take it out 5 mins before.
• Use a nut based liqueur if possible the nuttiness goes really well with the coffee
• Use a different flavoured ice cream or gelato if you don’t have vanilla, hazelnut or tiramisu flavour would be so delicious!
• You could add chopped nuts such as hazelnuts or an extra crunch

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Italian Affogato Recipe

This Affogato recipe is the easiest dessert to whip up when you're entertaining or want a sweet treat after dinner.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1 serving

Calories 310kcal

Author Emily Kemp

Ingredients

• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 1 shot espresso
• 1 tbsp nut liqueur
• dark chocolate , for grating on top

Instructions

• Brew an espresso (one per person). Scoop 1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream into a wide glass or bowl and pour over a shot of espresso.
• Pour 1 tbsp of nocino nut liqueur or your liqueur of choice over the ice cream and grate over a little dark chocolate.

Notes

Tips For Making The Best Affogato Recipe;

• Use espresso coffee (100% arabica is best) or 3-4 tbsp of strong brewed coffee
• Use a high quality vanilla ice cream and keep it in the freezer for as long as possible. If using soft scoop/serve then keep it in until your coffee is ready if not take it out 5 mins before.
• Use a nut based liqueur if possible the nuttiness goes really well with the coffee
• Use a different flavoured ice cream or gelato if you don't have vanilla, hazelnut or tiramisu flavour would be so delicious!
• You could add chopped nuts such as hazelnuts or an extra crunch

Nutrition Facts

Italian Affogato Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 58mg19%

Sodium 109mg5%

Potassium 262mg7%

Carbohydrates 31g10%

Sugar 31g34%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 555IU11%

Calcium 169mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 109mg | Potassium: 262mg | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 555IU | Calcium: 169mg

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