Affogato Coffee
Affogato coffee, (affogato al caffe), is an espresso drink made by combining an ice cream scoop with a shot of espresso. The result is a unique dessert that can be served as a digestif, or just as a coffee replacement through the day.
Equipment
- 1 burr coffee grinder
- 1 espresso machine
- 1 tamper
- 1 Ice cream scoop
- 1 Small drinking glass The best are the narrowing glasses
Ingredients
- 1 fluid ounces Espresso Espresso made with an espresso machine
- 1 scoop Fior di latte gelato you can also use a good vanilla ice cream without eggs
- 1 tsp Ammaretto. or Sambuca Optional for a boozy flavor
- 1 square Dark chocolate shavings Optional
Instructions
- Pull an espresso shot - instructions to pull an espresso shot.
- If you are adding a digestif to your affogato, mix it with the espresso now.
- Drop one scoop of ice cream or gelato in a small narowing glass.
- Pour the espresso shot over the ice cream.
- Optionally shave some dark chocolate on top and serve with a long spoon or straw.