Affogato al Caffè – The ultimate Italian coffee dessert for the weekend

Friday is finally here, the work week is coming to an end and it's time to treat yourself to something really good! If you're looking for the perfect balance between Friday luxury and simplicity, look no further. Say hello to Affogato al Caffè!

The word Affogato is Italian and literally means "drenched" - and that's exactly what it's all about. A scoop of creamy, premium vanilla ice cream drenched in a steaming fresh, full-bodied espresso. It's the magic that happens when hot meets cold, and bitter meets sweet. The world's simplest dessert, but also one of the tastiest!

Here at Hälla Kafferosteri we go over how to whip up the weekend's best coffee experience in under two minutes.

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This is what you need (1 serving):

• 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream: Choose a high-quality vanilla ice cream (preferably real gelato or ice cream with real vanilla).

• 1 double espresso: Freshly pressed from your favorite freshly roasted beans.

• A small glass bowl or espresso/bowl glass: Preferably chilled in the freezer for a while beforehand!

• Accessories for Friday luxury (optional): A little grated dark chocolate, chopped hazelnuts or a splash of amaretto/liqueur of your choice.

How to make Affogato al Caffè – 3 easy steps

Step 1: Prepare the glass and ice cream

Take out a small, nice glass bowl or dessert glass. Scoop up a nice, nice scoop of vanilla ice cream and place it in the bottom of the glass.

Tip: Place the glasses in the freezer for 10–15 minutes before adding the ice cream. This way, the ice cream won't melt right away when you add it, and will hold its shape better!

Step 2: Brew a fresh espresso

Brew a fresh espresso with your favorite beans. You want a warm, full-bodied shot with a nice crema that can meet the cold ice cream. We recommend, among others, our coffee Orginal which is our espresso coffee and you can find it here: https://hallakafferosteri.com/kaffe/morkrostat-kaffe/original-espresso-500g

Step 3: Soak the ice cream and serve immediately!

Carefully pour the hot espresso right over the vanilla ice cream just before serving. The ice cream will slowly begin to melt, creating a fantastic, creamy coffee sauce.

Eat with a spoon, drink the last of it and enjoy the fact that the weekend has begun!

3 Tips That Will Take Your Affogato to the Next Level

1. Choose the right espresso: Since vanilla ice cream is quite sweet, it pairs incredibly well with a lightly dark roasted espresso bean that has chocolatey flavors. You can find different varieties in our assortment here: https://hallakafferosteri.com/kaffe/morkrostat-kaffe

2. The adult version: Are you hosting a dinner party this weekend? Pour a tablespoon of Amaretto, Kahlúa or Frangelico on top of the espresso for an elegant adult dessert.

3. Top with crunch: Sprinkle some toasted, chopped hazelnuts or grate some quality dark chocolate over the top just before serving for extra texture.

We at Hällå Kafferosteri wish you a nice weekend!

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Have a nice day!

/ Kaj and Dan, Hälla Coffee Roastery