Want to know how to make an affogato? Us, too! It's super simple (honest) and is one which can turn your every-day espresso into a delicious afternoon treat or dessert. But wait up: just what is an affogato? Well, it's an espresso-based beverage with a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream or topped with a shot of hot espresso. Is there anything better than coffee? Or ice-cream? And the two combined together? Bellissimo!
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Keep scrolling to see this perfect combination all come together...
How to make affogato
You will need:
- Ground coffee
- (Lots of) ice cream
- An espresso machine, or cafeteria
- Dessert cup
- Milk chocolate (optional)
Method:
1. Brew 50ml of hot espresso coffee
2. Place a scoop of vanilla ice cream into a dessert glass or cup. Drown (the literal meaning of ‘affogato’) the ice cream with the coffee and serve whilst warm and melting
3. For an added treat, you can shave milk chocolate on top
4. Drink and feel all your worries melt away
More coffee ideas:
- How to make iced coffee
- Best coffee grinder
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