Vanilla Bean Affogato Coffee Recipe

Name: Vanilla Bean Affogato
Prep time: 1 min
Total time: 4 min
Ingredients: 1 large scoop of high-quality vanilla bean ice cream or gelato; 1 freshly pulled shot of espresso

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mugmee

September 8, 2025

On August 31, 2025

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Vanilla Bean Affogato

Region: Italy 🇮🇹

Total Time: 4 minutes

Indulgence: ☕️☕️☕️ (Rich)

The Story:

Affogato is Italian for "drowned." This sublime dessert is a classic example of Italian culinary simplicity: combining two perfect elements to create something greater than the sum of its parts. It sits squarely at the intersection of coffee and dessert and is a staple on menus in Italian gelaterias and restaurants worldwide.

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Prep Time 1

Brewing time 3

Total Time 4

Course: Drinks

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

1 large scoop of high-quality vanilla bean ice cream or gelato
1 freshly pulled shot of espresso

Equipment

1 Espresso machine
1 Ice cream scoop

Method

Place the scoop of ice cream in a small dessert cup or glass.
Immediately before serving, pull the hot espresso shot and pour it directly over the cold ice cream.
Serve instantly with a spoon.
Pro Tip: Use a chilled glass to slow the melting. The contrast between the hot espresso and cold ice cream is everything.