Gelato Affogato
A classic Italian dessert where hot espresso is poured over cold vanilla gelato, creating a contrast of temperatures and textures. Ready in minutes with just four ingredients.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 178
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Brew 1 cup of espresso in an espresso machine or make very strong coffee using a pour-over or moka pot, about 3 minutes total.
Step 2
Divide the vanilla gelato evenly between two serving bowls or cups, placing a generous scoop (about 1/2 cup) in each.
Step 3
Stir the sugar and salt into the hot espresso until fully dissolved, about 15 seconds of stirring, to balance the flavors.
Step 4
Slowly pour the hot espresso over the gelato in each bowl, pouring from a height of 4 inches so the hot liquid cascades over the ice cream.
Step 5
Serve immediately and eat with a spoon while the gelato is still cold and the espresso is still hot, savoring the temperature contrast.
Tools you’ll need
- espresso machine or pour-over coffee maker
- two serving bowls or cups
- spoon
- small spoon for stirring espresso
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