🇮🇹 Italian Cuisine

Affogato al Caffè

Espresso-Drowned Gelato

Prep Time 5 min
Servings 1
Difficulty Easy
Calories 173 kcal

A single scoop of vanilla gelato "drowned" in a shot of hot espresso — a two-ingredient Italian masterpiece of contrast.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Chill a small glass or ceramic cup in the freezer for 10 min.
  2. 2 Place one perfect scoop of vanilla gelato into the chilled glass.
  3. 3 Pull a fresh shot of espresso (or brew strong moka pot coffee).
  4. 4 Pour the hot espresso directly over the gelato at the table.
  5. 5 Serve immediately with a small spoon. Add a splash of liqueur if desired.

Did You Know?

Italians debate whether affogato is a dessert or a beverage — most menus list it as dessert, but some coffee bars serve it as a drink.