Chai-Spiced AeroPress Affogato
A creamy coffee-chai dessert with warm spices and cool vanilla ice cream
February 2, 2025
Love coffee and chai? This Chai-Spiced AeroPress Affogato brings together the best of both worlds! Rich, freshly brewed coffee gets a cozy upgrade with warming chai spices, then poured over creamy vanilla ice cream for an amazing hot-and-cold treat.
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Using your AeroPress and some basic chai spices, you'll create a perfectly balanced coffee that's strong enough to stand up to the ice cream. We recommend using a medium-dark roast coffee for the best flavor. It's perfect for dessert or as an afternoon pick-me-up!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe combines two beloved drinks into one amazing dessert! Here's why you'll love it:
- Quick and easy to make in just 10 minutes
- Perfect blend of coffee and chai spices
- Creates a fun hot-and-cold contrast
- Customizable spice levels to your taste
Chai-Spiced AeroPress Affogato
A creamy coffee-chai dessert with warm spices and cool vanilla ice cream
Chai Coffee, AeroPress Coffee, Affogato, Spiced Coffee, Ice Cream Dessert, Coffee Dessert
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Small bowl
- Serving glasses
- Ice cream scoop
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee beans, freshly ground
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of black pepper
- 4 ounces hot water (200°F)
- 2 large scoops premium vanilla ice cream
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Mix all ground spices together in a small bowl
- Grind your coffee beans to a fine-medium consistency
- Set up your AeroPress in the standard position with a paper filter
- Add ground coffee and spice mixture to the AeroPress
- Heat water to 200°F and add to the AeroPress
- Stir gently for 10 seconds
- Attach the plunger and wait 1 minute
- Press slowly for about 30 seconds
- Place one scoop of vanilla ice cream in each serving glass
- Pour the hot spiced coffee over the ice cream
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon and serve immediately
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground coffee for the best flavor
- Warm your serving glasses before adding the ice cream
- Mix the spices well before adding to the AeroPress to ensure even distribution
- Use premium vanilla ice cream - it makes a big difference!
Calories: 265kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 55mg, Sodium: 80mg, Potassium: 201mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT2M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT7M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
