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Affogato Recipe

Name: Affogato Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 to 2 scoops vanilla ice cream or gelato; 1 shot freshly brewed espresso (or 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) strong hot coffee); Amaretto (optional); Chocolate shavings (for garnish, optional)

Learn how to make an affogato! This Italian dessert is simply espresso poured over gelato or ice cream. If you don't have an espresso maker, feel free to use hot, strong brewed coffee instead.

5 min total 5 min prep 1

Ingredients

1 serv.

1 to 2 scoops vanilla ice cream or gelato
1 shot freshly brewed espresso (or 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) strong hot coffee)
Amaretto (optional)
Chocolate shavings (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

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1 Place the ice cream in a serving glass or bowl and pour the espresso on top. Add a splash of amaretto, if desired, and top with chocolate shavings, if using.
2 Serve immediately.