Prep time: 5 min
Total time: PM5T
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 scoops vanilla bean ice cream; 0.25 cup hot espresso or brewed coffee; 0.5 Tbsp Grand Marnier® or Cointreau® (optional); Chocolate shavings; Pinch of sea salt

5 mins Easy

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Cold, sweet ice cream meets hot, roasty espresso. The affogato is easy to make and a treat for the senses. Learn how to make this quintessential Italian dessert, topped off with a pinch of chocolate and a sprinkling of sea salt.

INGREDIENTS

SERVING

- 1 serving +

2

scoops

vanilla bean ice cream
0.25

cup

hot espresso or brewed coffee
0.5

Tbsp

Grand Marnier^® or Cointreau^® (optional)
Chocolate shavings
Pinch of sea salt

HOW TO MAKE

Affogato

How to Make an Affogato

01

Add ice cream to a bowl or cup. Pour espresso or coffee over ice cream.
02

Drizzle with Grand Marnier^® or Cointreau^® (optional).
03
Top with chocolate shavings.

TIP: You can use a standard grater.
04

Sprinkle sea salt on top and serve immediately.
(U.S. Only) Must be 21+. Enjoy responsibly.

TIPS

You can use a standard grater.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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WHAT IS AN AFFOGATO?

An affogato is a popular Italian dessert that traditionally consists of a scoop of vanilla ice cream or gelato "affogato,” meaning “drowned,” in a shot of hot espresso. The hot espresso melts the ice cream, creating a delicious combination of hot and cold, bitter and sweet flavors.

WHAT IS AN AFFOGATO COFFEE?

Affogato coffee is a beverage that combines a shot of hot espresso with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or gelato. The hot espresso is poured over the ice cream, causing it to melt and create a creamy and flavorful coffee dessert.

WHAT IS AN AFFOGATO SHOT?

An affogato shot refers to the espresso portion of an affogato. It is a single shot of hot espresso that is poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream or gelato to create the affogato dessert. The espresso adds a rich and bold flavor to the sweet ice cream.