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
- 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.
- 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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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.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups hot espresso
- 100 g (3oz) white chocolate
- 8 scoops pistachio ice cream
Instructions
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave for 30-60 seconds until smooth.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg
Such a lovely, simple dessert! Love affogatos and pistachio ice cream is my absolute favorite!
Thanks Sabrina!