Moka Pot Affogato with Caramelized Figs
A cozy coffee dessert with sweet figs and creamy gelato - pure Italian bliss!
March 8, 2025
Love classic Italian desserts? This Moka Pot Affogato takes the traditional coffee-and-ice-cream treat to new heights with sweet, caramelized figs and rich espresso-style coffee. It's the perfect blend of hot and cold, sweet and strong!
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just brew strong coffee in your Moka pot, caramelize some fresh figs with brown sugar, and pour the hot coffee over creamy vanilla gelato. Using a dark roast coffee adds deep, chocolatey notes that pair perfectly with the sweet figs.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary coffee dessert! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:
- Ready in just 15 minutes
- Perfect blend of hot and cold textures
- Caramelized figs add natural sweetness
- Great for impressing dinner guests
Moka Pot Affogato with Caramelized Figs
A cozy coffee dessert with sweet figs and creamy gelato - pure Italian bliss!
Affogato, Italian Coffee, Moka Pot Coffee, Coffee Dessert, Caramelized Figs, Gelato Dessert
Equipment
- Moka pot
- Non-stick pan
- Serving glasses
- Measuring spoons
- Ice cream scoop
Ingredients
- 4 fresh figs, halved
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 scoops high-quality vanilla gelato
- 2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons dark roast coffee grounds
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Fill the bottom chamber of your Moka pot with hot water up to the valve
- Add dark roast coffee to the filter basket and assemble the Moka pot
- Place Moka pot on medium heat and brew coffee
- Meanwhile, sprinkle brown sugar over fig halves
- In a small non-stick pan, place figs cut-side down and cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until caramelized
- Place one scoop of gelato in each serving glass
- Arrange caramelized figs around the gelato
- Pour hot coffee over the gelato
- Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of sea salt and serve immediately
Pro Tips
- Use fresh, ripe figs for the best caramelization
- Pre-chill your serving glasses for the perfect temperature contrast
- Choose a dark roast coffee for stronger flavor
- Serve immediately while the temperature contrast is at its peak
Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 98mg, Potassium: 401mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 46g, Calcium: 127mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT10M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
