This Amaretto Affogato Ice Cream Dessert (a.k.a. “affogato al caffe”) is vanilla ice cream with hot espresso and amaretto poured over top! It’s a coffee lover’s dream Italian dessert!
Affogato in Italian means “drowning” and that’s what’s happening to the ice cream in this dessert when hot espresso is poured over it. Or, should I call it a drink? At any rate, you’ll want a spoon to eat it as the ice cream begins to melt.
Check out my Caramel Iced Coffee with Baileys or Caramel Baileys Rum Chata Coffee Slush too.
What’s fun about an affogato is watching the steam rise off the ice cream when the hot espresso is poured over top. You’ll love the first bite! It tastes like coffee ice cream and is a great alternative to it.
It’s SO EASY-TO-MAKE!
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When the ice cream melts in the espresso, it tastes a bit like a caffe latte or cappuccino with a delicious amaretto twist, which is why I like it so much! I LOVE my coffee and I love it with creamy ice cream!
It’s perfect for a quick summer dessert for coffee lovers.
Amaretto Affogato Ice Cream Dessert
First, make espresso. It should be very hot. Sometimes using a coffee machine, the temperature is hot but, not as hot as it would using a stovetop Moka machine. Believe me because I tested this.
Next, scoop out two scoops of your favorite vanilla ice cream and place it in a small mug or bowl.
Then, in a separate glass, stir the Amaretto into the hot espresso.
Next, pour the espresso and Amaretto on top of the ice cream and drink quickly.
You may be wondering if you can make this dessert with American coffee. Consequently, it would come out watery because American coffee is more watery than espresso. Therefore, I don’t suggest making this recipe with American coffee.
Also, you can use chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla ice cream. That would be yummy too and we all know chocolate and coffee are a great combination.
Make this easy affogato ice cream dessert after dinner for a delicious treat. The Amaretto gives it a wonderful almond flavor. It’s perfect for when you want a quick, delicious dessert to satisfy your coffee craving.
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Amaretto Affogato Ice Cream Dessert
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
- 1 oz hot espresso
- 1/2 oz Amaretto or more if desired
Instructions
- First, make espresso. It should be very hot.
- Next, scoop out two scoops of your favorite vanilla ice cream and place it in a small mug or bowl.
- Then, in a separate glass, stir the Amaretto into the hot espresso.
- Next, pour the espresso and Amaretto on top of the ice cream and drink quickly.
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