All About Affogato

Meaning of Affogato

Affogato is an Italian dessert that uses coffee.
The word 'affogato' comes from the Italian verb 'affogare'
(to drown) and means 'drowned'.
It is a dessert coffee enjoyed after a meal,
where hot espresso is poured over cold vanilla ice cream.

The Origins of Affogato

The exact origin of the affogato is unclear,
but there is a popular story many people believe.

In the past, Italians sought ways to beat the summer heat.
They started pouring their favorite espresso shot
over gelato, which provided a sugar boost and energy.
The combination of cold, sweet gelato and hot,
bitter espresso became a beloved treat.

Affogato Ice cream and Varieties

What kind of ice cream should you use to
make the most delicious affogato?
Typically, vanilla ice cream pairs best with espresso.
The higher the milk cream content, the better it tastes.

Affogato can be enjoyed in various ways
according to personal preference.
Here are four popular types of affogato.

1. Classic Affogato

The classic affogato is the most basic style.
Pour rich espresso over vanilla ice cream
to enjoy the blend of intense espresso flavor
and creamy vanilla ice cream.

2. Chocolate Affogato

If you love the taste and aroma of sweet chocolate,
try using chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla
for your affogato.

3. Fruit Affogato

Fruit affogato is made by adding fruits to create
a refreshing taste. Strawberries, blueberries,
and mangoes are commonly used, offering a delightful
combination of ice cream and fruit.

4. Alcohol Affogato

This version adds a special touch with the inclusion
of alcoholic beverages. The blend of alcohol aroma
and creamy ice cream creates a luxurious taste.

Making an Affogato

Affogato doesn't require any special ingredients
or techniques, and is easy for anyone to make.

Try making an affogato with Nespresso Professional's
summer limited edition capsule, Ice Intenso.
If you're using a Vertuo machine,
the Double Espresso Scuro capsule works well too.

Maple Affogato

Ingredients:
Ice Intenso 1ea
Vanilla ice cream
10g maple syrup
(Optional) Whipped cream, nuts

Instructions:
1. Place one scoop of vanilla ice cream in a cup.
2. Extract one Ice Intenso capsule
as an espresso (40ml) over the ice cream.
3. (Optional) Add whipped cream on top.
4. Drizzle with maple syrup and
(optional) sprinkle nuts according to taste.

Floating Affogato

Ingredients:
Vertuo Double Espresso Scuro 1ea
1 scoop of vanilla ice cream
30-40ml milk
(Optional) Cocoa powder, chocolate syrup

Instructions:
1. Place one scoop of vanilla ice cream
in a Vertuo double espresso cup and pour 30-40ml of milk
(about 1/3 of the ice cream's volume) over it
so the ice cream floats slightly.
2. Extract the Vertuo Double Espresso Scuro coffee (80ml)
into another cup and pour it over the ice cream.
*For a chocolate-flavored affogato, add cocoa powder
or chocolate syrup on top of the ice cream as desired.