Coffee or dessert—which should you choose? Affogato al caffè—literally “drowned in coffee”—solves the dilemma the Italian way: a scoop of vanilla ice cream covered with a piping-hot espresso poured over it at the last moment. The hot-and-cold contrast is striking, and the coffee-vanilla pairing is irresistible.
It's probably the world's quickest dessert: 5 minutes, two ingredients, no cooking. The key to success lies in the quality of the ice cream, a freshly brewed espresso, and serving it immediately. We're sharing all our tips for an affogato worthy of a café in Milan.
- Preparation
- 5 minutes
- Servings
- 2 people
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