Chocolate, coffee and ice cream in an Italian no-cook dessert!
One bite of our Easy Affogato, and you'll be transported to an Italian cafe or gelato shop! What's better than chocolate, strong coffee and ice cream all combined?
Easy Affogato lives up to its name. You can do this dessert from start to finish in 10 minutes. Some premium quality caramel or vanilla ice cream, strong coffee or espresso, bright green pistachios and shaved bitter chocolate make a no-fuss, no-cook dessert that's oh so elegant.
You'll be transported to an Italian gelato shop!
When I serve this, I like to set this up like a little dessert bar. It's fun for guests to make their own just the way they like it. Extra pistachios -- no problem!
You may want to offer two or three kinds of ice cream -- coffee, vanilla or caramel. Then set out the toppings and pretty bowls or dessert coupes.
Then enjoy! Italy just got a little closer!
Want some other Mediterranean inspired dishes?
For a pasta dish, try our Perfect Pantry Pasta with olives, peas and roasted red pepper. For something heartier, there's always our Italian Meatball Soup with healthy kale and carrots.
What about another no-cooking recipe -- our Mediterranean Ricotta Board or for dessert our Lemon Mousse Babka or Lemon Mousse Raspberry Cups? For a pasta dish, try our Perfect Pantry Pasta with olives, peas and roasted red pepper. For something heartier, there's always our Italian Meatball Soup with healthy kale and carrots.
Easy Affogato
Recipe Ingredients
Everything you'll need for this delicious recipe is below.
Serves 4-6
1 pint premium vanilla, caramel or coffee ice cream (or two pints of different flavors)
1/2 c pistachios roughly chopped
1 c cold or room temperature espresso or strong coffee
1/3 c bittersweet chocolate shavings (I use a 85% chocolate candy bar)
Preparation Instructions
1. Scoop ice cream into bowls.
2. Pour over 2 T of coffee or espresso
3. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
4. Top with pistachios
5. Serve immediately.
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