Espresso poured over frozen gelato-style scoops. A homestyle take on a drink from Italy, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 12 minutes.
Affogato with Pistachio
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Espresso poured over frozen gelato-style scoops. A homestyle take on a drink from Italy, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 12 minutes.
Prep
12 min
Flavor
Pistachio
Serve
Hot
Total
12 min
Yield
2 glasses
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups (220.0 g)vanilla ice cream
- 3 ½ shots (3.7 fl oz)fresh brewed espresso
- 1.0 cup (60.0 g)sweetened whipped cream
- 12.0 gdark chocolate shavings
- 3.0 tbsp (18.0 g)ground pistachios
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Instructions
- Chill two glasses and prepare fresh espresso.
- Scoop or portion the ice cream equally between the chilled glasses.
- Pour half the hot espresso over each serving immediately before service.
- For this original pistachio adaptation, add 18 g ground pistachios to the prepared base and stir or blend until evenly dispersed; if it is a spice or chopped solid, hydrate, infuse or melt it in the warm phase, then strain if necessary.
- Finish with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate shavings; provide long spoons.
Tips
- Contains a possible caffeine source; exact caffeine per serving varies with products and extraction.
- Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make affogato with pistachio?
Plan on 12 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 2 glasses.
How should I store affogato with pistachio?
Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I make affogato with pistachio ahead?
Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1.5 cups vanilla ice cream (220 g). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.
335
Calories / serving
21.5g
Fat
30.7g
Carbs
6.2g
Protein
24.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (2 servings): ~670 cal · 43g fat · 61g carbs · 12g protein · 49g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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