What is Affogato ?

Affogato coffee, which means “choked” in Italian, is a combination of sweet and coffee flavors. Affogato coffee, also known as ice cream coffee, is prepared by pouring hot espresso coffee over ice cream. However, affogato is not a dessert, it is a type of coffee. EspressoThe bitter taste and taste of ice cream is a beverage that has taken its place in Italian culture. Affogato can be served with liqueur, or by adding milk to espresso, it can be ready to serve as white affogato. In addition, another affogato preparation method is to throw pudding and biscuit crumbs into the affogato. In addition, it is possible to change the taste of your affogato coffee with various sauces and flavors to be added to the ice cream. Today, the coffee variety affogato, which continues to become famous in the world, has taken its place among the favorite products in many cafes. With its special presentation and unique taste, affogato coffee also has a wide area in Italian culture.

How to Make Affogato? (Afforgato Making at Home)

If you want to make affogato at home, you must first know how to brew espresso. You can use a french press to brew espresso. When your espresso is ready, pour a scoop of vanilla ice cream into your affogato glasses. Slowly pour your espresso over your ice cream while it’s still hot. When your ice cream melts a little and mixes with espresso, your affogato coffee will be ready to serve. To consume your Affogato coffee, you can melt the ice cream completely or eat your ice cream separately. You can also make it ready for consumption by adding the flavored sauce and flavoring sweeteners you want on your Affogato coffee.

Is Affogato a Dessert or Drink?

The affogato was originally invented for dessert and was intended to serve as a digestive aid or digestivo after dinner . It’s also a clever way to combine dessert and coffee courses in a multi-course meal. However, if you’re not over some ice cream for breakfast, it’s also a luxurious way to start a hard day.

Is Affogato Drink Hot or Cold?

Part of the appeal of the affogato is that it’s a bit hot  and  cold. The warmth contrast between hot fresh espresso poured over frozen gelato is the key element that makes affogato so addictive. The faster you drink an affogato, the hotter it will be. If you prefer your affogato cold, you can set it aside for a minute so the ice cream can cool the expresso as it melts.

What Flavors Does Affogato Go With?

Although vanilla is the most traditional flavor for ice cream in affogato, affogato is also available in a few other flavors. Here are some of the flavors you’re likely to see at affogato:

• Cheesecake :  Cheesecake is a flavor often paired with sponge cake and espresso in Italian desserts. Cheesecake-flavored gelato or ice cream makes a rich and traditional flavor pairing for espresso.
• Chocolate : Chocolate  is known as mocha in  Italian coffee drinks Chocolate can be incorporated into the affogato as a chocolate-flavored ice cream as a base, or as a drop of ganache or bittersweet chocolate sauce on top.
• Caramel:  Caramel has flavor notes of brown sugar flavoring that adds richness to an affogato. Caramel can be used as a base for caramel gelato or by dripping caramel sauce over the affogato.
• Coffee : If you like your  espresso to taste like espresso , a coffee-flavored ice cream is a good way to keep the affogato’s coffee flavor consistent without being mixed with other notes like vanilla or chocolate.

While vanilla is the traditional flavor paired with espresso in affogato, it’s an easy dessert that’s a snap to experiment with. Try playing around with some different flavors to find your favorite combination for an off-the-menu delight in your kitchen.