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A white textured cup filled with coffee and a scoop of vanilla ice cream—a classic affogato recipe—finished with an ornate silver spoon. The cup sits on a white surface, the kitchen background softly blurred.
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Affogato Recipe

Whether enjoyed for dessert, as a mid-day energizer, or a decadent start to the day, the combination of creamy sweet gelato and piping hot espresso are a match made in heaven. This is a very simple, two-ingredient treat, so it’s important to use the best quality ingredients you can find.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: affogato, coffee dessert, coffee recipe, espresso, gelato, ice cream, italian dessert
Servings: 1
Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 scoop vanilla gelato or caramel gelato, or ice cream
  • 1 shot hot espresso

Instructions

  • Add a scoop of gelato to a cup or a small mug.
  • Pour over a shot of your favorite Italian espresso and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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