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Affogato (Coffee Dessert)

Italian dessert: hot espresso-style coffee poured over vanilla ice cream. Indulgent and delicious.

⭐ beginner
⏱️ 3 minutes
📱 aeropress
✓ 99% success rate

⚖️ Recipe Variables

Coffee Dose
18g
Water Amount
80ml
Temperature
94°C
Steep Time
1:15
Grind Size
extra fine
Roast Level
medium dark

Ratio: 1:4.4 (coffee to water)

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Affogato (Coffee Dessert) Timer

1:15 total

1:15

📝 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 2 scoops high-quality vanilla ice cream in serving glass or bowl

  2. 2

    Make espresso-style coffee: inverted Aeropress with 18g extra-fine grind

  3. 3

    Pour 80g water at 94°C, stir vigorously

  4. 4

    At 1:15, flip and press hard to extract concentrated shot

  5. 5

    Pour hot coffee directly over ice cream

  6. 6

    Serve immediately with spoon

  7. 7

    Eat quickly before ice cream melts completely

  8. 8

    Optional: add amaretti cookie or biscotti on side

💡 Pro Tips

  • •Use good quality vanilla ice cream - gelato is traditional
  • •Coffee should be strong and concentrated to cut through sweetness
  • •Can use actual espresso if you have machine
  • •Try variations: chocolate ice cream, hazelnut gelato, coffee ice cream

Taste Profile

Acidity4/10
Body8/10
Sweetness10/10
Bitterness3/10

Dessert-like, creamy, sweet, coffee and vanilla meld perfectly

Best For

DessertSweet TreatAfter DinnerEntertaining

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