Desserts

Maple Affogato

This maple affogato is one of the simplest desserts you’ll ever make, but it offers a wonderful contrast of hot coffee and cold ice cream, delicate vanilla and rich coffee flavor.

Maple Affogato Recipe

Maple Affogato

Photo Credit: Corey Hendrickson

Traditionally made with espresso, this maple-infused version of a popular Italian dessert works just as well with dark-roasted coffee. It’s one of the simplest desserts you’ll ever make, but it offers a wonderful contrast of hot coffee and cold ice cream, delicate vanilla and rich coffee flavor.

Yield

4 servings

Total Time

20 minutes minutes

Hands-on Time

5 minutes minutes

Ingredients

4 large scoops vanilla gelato or vanilla ice cream
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, warmed in microwave
1/2 cup hot freshly brewed dark-roast coffee or espresso
Garnish: 1/2 teaspoon Tonewood maple flakes (optional)

Instructions

Chill four small glasses or bowls in the freezer at least 15 minutes. Put 1 scoop of ice cream in each bowl. Stir the warmed maple syrup into the coffee and pour over the ice cream. Top with maple flakes if desired.

Keith Pandolfi

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