Italian cuisine · Desserts & Sweets

Affogato

Vanilla ice cream drowned in hot espresso – simple and perfect.

Ingredients · for 1 servings

• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
• 1 fresh espresso
• Amaretti (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare a glass (ideally pre-chilled) and one large, firm scoop of vanilla ice cream.
2. Place the scoop into the glass.
3. Brew the espresso fresh – it should be hot and strong.
4. Pour the espresso straight over the scoop so it slowly melts.
5. Spoon right away while hot and cold meet; sprinkle with amaretti crumbs if you like.