Common · Sweet
Affogato
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream. Between dessert and coffee.
Who might like it? people who want a dessert-like coffee experience
Approximate ingredient balance
Approximate ml breakdown: Espresso ~84 ml · Ice cream ~156 ml. Varies by ice amount.
Common: Based on practical ratios often seen in cafes.
How to make it at home
- Prepare the Espresso base; ratios are approximate on this card.
- Prepare the glass with ice or cold service.
- Add milk according to the hot or cold recipe; froth separately if foam is needed.
- Add the sweet component with control; sugar/chocolate/condensed milk ratio can vary by recipe.
- Balance water, milk or ice according to serving size.
FAQ
What is Affogato?
Espresso poured over vanilla ice cream. Between dessert and coffee. — people who want a dessert-like coffee experience.
How much caffeine is in Affogato?
Caffeine: Medium. 180-300 ml. Varies by ice amount.
How do you make Affogato at home?
Prepare the Espresso base; ratios are approximate on this card. Prepare the glass with ice or cold service. Add milk according to the hot or cold recipe; froth separately if foam is needed. Add the sweet component with control; sugar/chocolate/condensed milk ratio can vary by recipe. Balance water, milk or ice according to serving size. (Espresso machine or moka pot; steam wand/frother for milk drinks)