White Chocolate Pistachio Affogato

Affogato is the perfect fuss-free summer dessert. Served with white chocolate and pistachio ice cream, it’s a guaranteed crowd pleaser.

What is Affogato?

Affogato is an Italian dessert where vanilla gelato or ice cream is “drowned” in a shot of espresso.

Ingredients

Full recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

• Pistachio ice cream. Feel free to use any flavor of ice cream you like.
• White chocolate. 
• Coffee. I used French press coffee but any coffee will work.

How to make Affogato

1. Make the coffee: I used French press coffee but espresso is more traditionally used. While the coffee is brewing, melt the white chocolate in the microwave for 30-60 seconds until smooth.
2. Assemble and serve: Place two scoops of ice cream into heat-proof glasses then drizzle over a tablespoon of melted white chocolate. Pour over the hot coffee. Serve immediately.

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