Vanilla Ice Cream “Drowned” in Espresso (Affogato al Caffè)
David Prince
Yields Makes 8 servings Prep Time 20 mins
AuthorValerie Aikman-Smith,
Affogato al Caffè, which is vanilla ice cream "drowned" in espresso, is like a grown-up's milkshake. A cookie or two on the side is nice.

How to Make It

Step 1
1

Put a scoop of vanilla ice cream into each of 8 small bowls and put bowls in freezer for at least 1 hour and up to

Step 2
2

When ready to serve, put each bowl of ice cream on a small dinner plate and set a shot glass next to it. Fill glasses with espresso, dividing evenly, for each guest to pour onto ice cream.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Ingredients

 1/2 gal. vanilla ice cream (enough for 8 scoops)
 1 cup strong brewed espresso, at room temperature or hot

Directions

Step 1
1

Put a scoop of vanilla ice cream into each of 8 small bowls and put bowls in freezer for at least 1 hour and up to

Step 2
2

When ready to serve, put each bowl of ice cream on a small dinner plate and set a shot glass next to it. Fill glasses with espresso, dividing evenly, for each guest to pour onto ice cream.

Step 3
3

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Vanilla Ice Cream “Drowned” in Espresso (Affogato al Caffè)

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