An affogato is an Italian dessert made with two simple ingredients: hot espresso and cold gelato.It's the perfect easy, delicious treat for a hot day! Jump to recipe Let’s make an affogato! This classic Italian dessert is a delicious marriage of two simple ingredients: espresso and gelato or ice cream.You barely need a recipe to make one (it’s as easy as pouring hot espresso over cold ice cream).But because I think an affogato is the best way to enjoy coffee on a hot day, I couldn’t resist sharing this simple affogato recipe—my preferred ratios and variations included.

I hope you’ll take it as an invitation to enjoy this delightful Italian treat for the rest of the summer, no trip to Italy required!What is an affogato?First, a little background! The word affogato means “drowned” in Italian, which is a fitting name for this dessert.After all, to make an affogato, you essentially drown ice cream in coffee!The key thing to note about an affogato is that the espresso should be hot and the ice cream should be cold.The coffee melts the ice cream into a creamy foam, creating a delicious interplay of temperatures and textures.Though I consider an affogato a dessert, I’ve also seen it on many coffee menus at cafés in Italy.

Feel free to enjoy one any time a craving strikes! How to Make an AffogatoThis affogato recipe starts with two simple ingredients:Espresso – Brew it using an espresso machine or a stovetop moka pot.If you don’t have an espresso ma

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