Frozen Espresso Affogato with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

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An elegant and simple Italian-inspired frozen dessert that combines rich espresso poured over creamy vanilla bean ice cream for a delightful contrast. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, layers vanilla bean ice cream, freshly brewed espresso, dark chocolate shavings into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 270 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 270 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 scoops (about 1 cup) vanilla bean ice cream
1/2 cup, hot freshly brewed espresso
1 tbsp dark chocolate shavings
1 tbsp, chopped (optional) toasted hazelnuts

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Instructions

Step 1: Brew 1/2 cup freshly brewed espresso and keep it hot. If you don’t have an espresso machine, use strong brewed coffee.
Step 2: Divide 4 scoops (about 1 cup) of vanilla bean ice cream evenly into 2 serving glasses or bowls.
Step 3: Immediately pour 1/4 cup hot espresso over the ice cream in each glass, allowing the ice cream to melt slightly and create a creamy coffee sauce.
Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tbsp dark chocolate shavings and 1 tbsp chopped toasted hazelnuts on top for added texture and flavor. Serve immediately with a spoon.