Have you ever had an affogato? One spoonful of this creamy, impossibly delicate espresso-and-ice-cream combo will show you just how the Italians are always so cool.
Want to chill out, cool off and still enjoy a little caffeine hit? Here’s our insider intel on how to make the perfect affogato. Be warned: it’s pretty difficult.
OK, it’s not. It’s actually super easy. In fact, it’s even easier than it sounds…
- Ready your bowl and spoon.
- Scoop some ice cream, ideally vanilla, into the bowl.
- Pour a double shot of espresso over the ice cream.
- That’s it. Oh, apart from eating it.
Of course, to make the perfect affogato, you’re going to need to brew a pitch-perfect espresso.