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How to make an Affogato

Espresso “drowns” a scoop of ice cream. Dessert + coffee.

Ratio1 scoop : 1 shot
Time3 min
Serves1
OriginItaly
LevelEasy

You'll need

2 items
  • 1 to 2 scoops vanilla ice cream or gelato
  • 1 hot shot of espresso

Weigh your dose and your water. A gram or two changes the cup, so a coffee scale beats eyeballing every time.

Method

3 steps · 3 minutes 0 of 3 done

  1. Put the ice cream in a chilled glass or bowl.

  2. Pull a hot shot of espresso.

  3. Pour the espresso over the ice cream and serve immediately.

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Barista tips

  • Affogato means “drowned”. Eat it fast, while it’s hot-and-cold at once.

The Affogato is on the menu in GramCups Café. Pour every ingredient to the exact gram and serve it up. Play GramCups Café →

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