Affogato

Affogato

Italy

Technically a dessert, but we're claiming it. A scoop of vanilla gelato "drowned" in a shot of hot espresso (the Italian word literally means "drowned"). Cold, sweet cream meets hot, bitter coffee. Best eaten with a spoon and sipped from the cup.

Brew Time25–30 seconds (espresso) + assembly
TemperatureHot espresso over frozen gelato
Ratio1 shot espresso over 1 scoop gelato
GrindFine — same as espresso

How to make it

  1. 1

    Place a scoop of quality vanilla gelato (not ice cream — gelato's denser) in a small cup or glass.

  2. 2

    Pull a fresh double shot of espresso.

  3. 3

    Pour the hot espresso directly over the gelato.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately with a small spoon — eat it before it fully melts.