Sometimes the best things in life are just the simplest of things ..... two things which in isolation are good enough on their own come together to make something extraordinary. And affogato is such a beautiful example. The first time I had it I could not believe how well espresso and vanilla ice cream paired together.
Over a few good and bad affogatos, I have learnt a few things about getting it right - the ingredients matter immensely. There are only 2 things that make this so those two things might as well be the best.
I am a coffee lover and have too much respect for a good shot of espresso, and having made my own coffee for a while now, I also know it is not that easy to make a good shot of espresso! But I think after a few years I have managed to make a shot that I am more than happy with and use it for this dessert. Good espresso starts with good coffee grounds and I have to admit, I could make some of the best coffee in Seattle where I found good beans with the right kind of roast and grind them the way I liked it anytime. Here in Singapore I am more dependent on the packaged ground coffee and Lavazza has been my favorite so far.
Now the ice cream ..... traditionally affogatos are made with gelato but I will take a good vanilla ice cream any day. On this day I had a creamy vanilla ice cream speckled with Vanilla beans and it was the perfect choice for this dessert. I do have one note for the readers here - Affogato is made with one shot of espresso for a big scoop of ice cream but I am too much in love with my coffee that I use two :) Use what tickles your tastebuds and you'll be in a very happy place!
Ingredients
1 shot freshly brewed espresso
1 large scoop of vanilla ice cream
whipping cream to garnish (optional)
Method
Put a large scoop of vanilla ice cream in a cup. Pour delicious brewed espresso on it. Garnish with whipped cream (optional) and serve!
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