An affogato is the perfect dessert drink. It combines espresso and gelato (but you can use ice cream, if that’s all you have at home).

For more treats, check out all of our dessert recipes.

Two years ago, Pete and I went to this amazing Italian restaurant for our second wedding anniversary. He’s Italian, so of course, he’s super particular. But he loved it. We got appetizers and a meal. At the end of the night, we knew we were getting coffee. No rush home on your anniversary date, right?

I wanted dessert too, but Pete was too full to split any cake with me.

So, I took another look at the menu and on it was an affogato. I had never had one before then, so I went ahead an ordered it.

It was amazing.

It’s gelato topped with espresso and is the perfect way to end a meal.

Affogato Recipe

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Affogato Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons espresso beans
• 1 scoop vanilla ice cream or vanilla gelato

How To Make An Affogato:

Grind the espresso beans.

Make a cup of coffee with the espresso.

You can do this in a coffee machine, if that’s what you have. If you own a percolator, go with that. It adds something to the whole experience of this.

Scoop the vanilla ice cream or gelato into a glass.

Pour the hot espresso directly on top.

Serve immediately.

Have you tried this Affogato recipe? Let us know what you thought of it.