This recipe will guide you on how to make a delicious and refreshing affogato using cold brewed coffee. The smooth and rich flavor of the coffee combined with creamy gelato creates a perfect summer treat. It's easy to make and will impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarsely ground coffee beans
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 scoops of vanilla gelato
- Chocolate syrup or cocoa powder (optional)
Directions
- In a large jar or container, combine the coarsely ground coffee beans and cold water.
- Stir well to ensure all the coffee beans are soaked in water.
- Cover the jar and let it sit at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.
- After the brewing time, strain the cold brewed coffee using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Discard the coffee grounds and transfer the cold brewed coffee to a clean container.
- To make the affogato, place a scoop of vanilla gelato into a serving glass or bowl.
- Pour 1/4 cup of cold brewed coffee over the gelato.
- Drizzle with chocolate syrup or sprinkle cocoa powder on top if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Affogato is an Italian dessert which literally means 'drowned'.
Cold brewing coffee results in a smoother and less acidic coffee concentrate.
This recipe can be easily customized by using different flavors of gelato or adding a shot of liqueur like amaretto or Baileys.