The simplest Italian dessert: vanilla ice cream drowned in hot coffee. This affogato is ready in 2 minutes and tastes like pure indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (6g) Shyne Lion's Mane Coffee
- 3 oz Hot water
- 2 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- Optional garnish Dark chocolate shavings
~280 calories per serving
Instructions
- 1
Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in a small bowl or glass.
- 2
Dissolve coffee in hot water.
- 3
Pour hot coffee directly over the ice cream.
- 4
Top with chocolate shavings if desired.
- 5
Serve immediately and eat with a spoon!
Italian Simplicity at Its Finest
"Affogato" means "drowned" in Italianâreferring to the ice cream being drowned in hot coffee. It's dessert and coffee combined, and it's dangerously easy to make.
The Two-Ingredient Magic
The beauty of affogato is its simplicity. Quality vanilla ice cream plus quality coffee equals something greater than the sum of its parts. No skill requiredâjust good ingredients.
Why This Works
The temperature contrast between hot coffee and cold ice cream creates a textural experience that's part drink, part dessert. As the ice cream melts, it creates a naturally sweetened, creamy coffee.
Elevate with Lion's Mane
Using Lion's Mane Coffee adds cognitive benefits to your dessert. It's an indulgence that also supports your brainânot bad for something this delicious.
Variations to Try
- Chocolate affogato: Chocolate ice cream instead of vanilla
- Boozy affogato: Add a splash of Amaretto or Kahlua
- Caramel affogato: Drizzle caramel before the coffee
More Dessert Recipes
- Tiramisu - Classic Italian layers
- Coffee Ice Cream - Make your own
- White Chocolate Mocha - Sweet and creamy
