Espresso Affogato with Vanilla Gelato

A dreamy dessert that pairs hot espresso with creamy vanilla gelato for pure bliss

Love coffee and ice cream? This classic Italian Espresso Affogato combines rich, hot espresso poured over creamy vanilla gelato, creating a magical mix of hot and cold that's simply irresistible.

This fancy-looking dessert is actually super easy to make at home. Just grab your favorite dark roast espresso beans and quality vanilla gelato. The hot espresso creates beautiful rivers through the cold gelato, perfect for after dinner or whenever you need a special coffee treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Italian classic is a coffee lover's dream! Here's why you'll love it:

Only 2 ingredients needed
Ready in 5 minutes
Perfect balance of hot and cold
Impressive presentation with minimal effort

Espresso Affogato with Vanilla Gelato

A dreamy dessert that pairs hot espresso with creamy vanilla gelato for pure bliss

Espresso Affogato, Italian Dessert, Coffee Dessert, Gelato, Hot Coffee, Cold Dessert

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Equipment

Espresso machine
Coffee grinder
Serving glasses
Ice cream scoop

Ingredients

4 scoops vanilla gelato
2 shots freshly brewed espresso (2 oz total)

Instructions

Chill serving glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes
Place 2 scoops of vanilla gelato in each chilled glass
Pull fresh shots of espresso
Immediately pour one shot of hot espresso over each serving of gelato
Serve right away while the temperature contrast is at its peak

Pro Tips

Use freshly pulled espresso shots for the best temperature contrast
Freeze serving glasses for 10 minutes before assembling
Choose high-quality vanilla gelato - it makes a big difference
Serve immediately for the best hot/cold experience

Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 55mg, Potassium: 165mg, Sugar: 20g, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 0.2mg

Dessert

Iced

Beverage

Dessert

Italian