Affogato Recipe
An affogato is a scoop of vanilla gelato ‘drowned’ in a hot shot of espresso — part drink, part dessert, best eaten half-melted.
Ratio
1 shot : 1 scoop
Grind
Fine
Temp
Hot on cold
Coffee
18→36 g
Water
1 scoop gelato
Time
~1 min
Step by step
- Put a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream in a glass.
- Pull a fresh double shot.
- Pour the hot shot over the scoop and serve immediately.
Tip: Serve the moment you pour — it’s meant to be eaten while it’s still half-melted.