Homestyle Affogato

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Homestyle Affogato: Homestyle Affogato, espresso poured over frozen gelato-style scoops, served in an appropriate regional…

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 Classic

Serve Hot

Total 12 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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glasses

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

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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.
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 homestyle affogato?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store homestyle affogato?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make homestyle affogato 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.

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.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

284 Calories / serving

17.5g Fat

28.1g Carbs

4.4g Protein

23.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~568 cal · 35g fat · 56g carbs · 9g protein · 48g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.