Have you ever tried combining ice cream, one of summer's most beloved treats, with coffee? The Affogato recipe offers a flavor that will become your summer essential, combining the coolness of ice cream with coffee. The recipe is quite simple, and all you need are delicious vanilla ice cream and espresso!
How to Make Affogato
- Prepare 20-25 ml of espresso.
- Place one scoop (approx. 40g) of ice cream into a large glass or bowl.
- Pour the espresso (without waiting for it to cool) over the ice cream.
- Serve with a dessert spoon.
- If desired, you can add caramel, chocolate sauce, or garnish with whipped cream and/or grated chocolate.
You can also prepare this delicious affogato recipe by doubling the ratios, because you'll love it! You can also try different flavored ice creams instead of vanilla.
Is Affogato Eaten or Drunk?
Since affogato contains both ice cream and coffee, it can sometimes be unclear whether it's eaten or drunk. If you're wondering how to consume affogato, we can say that both can happen. The hot espresso added to the cold ice cream begins to melt the top surface of the ice cream. You can eat the entire affogato by taking both ice cream and coffee with your spoon. If you add more coffee, you might also be able to drink the remaining coffee in the glass after eating the ice cream.
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Equipment You Can Use for Making Affogato:
- illy Freddo 100ml Glass
- illy Freddo 150ml Glass
- illy Freddo 250ml Glass
- And to get perfect espresso every time, discover illy's capsule machines!