With the approach of Winter, longer nights, and cooler temps, my mind turns to warm and elegant desserts. What sounds more elegant than serving Salted Caramel Affogatos?
Affogato is just a fancy word for coffee float. A traditionally Italian version would, of course, feature gelato, but regular ice cream can work just as well. The better quality ice cream, though, the better your treat. Tradition would also dictate that you use espresso. But, in the absence of an espresso machine, feel free to use strongly brewed coffee.
Always the skeptic when I experiment in the kitchen, hubs raised an eyebrow when I began to assemble these. But once he saw the finished product, he was a believer. Oh yes, yes, he was.
This dessert coffee is so incredibly easy, you will shock and amaze everyone who sits round your table this winter. Serve them with a few cookies or biscotti for an elegantly sweet ending to a meal.
Salted Caramel Affogato
Ingredients
- 4 cup strongly brewed coffee or hot espresso
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream or vanilla gelato
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce warmed to drizzling consistency
- 4 pinches coarse salt
Instructions
- Divide the coffee into four large mugs.
- Place one scoop of gelato into each mug.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the creamy foam that forms.
- Sprinkle each with a pinch of salt.
- Serve immediately.
Zina :: Let's Lasso the Moon
O.M.Goodness! This sounds DELICIOUS. It is so simple and brilliant. I just had to pin the idea on Pinterest. Thanks for sharing. As a family working on a Dave Ramsey Debt Snowball I absolutely adore your blog.
Jessica
You go, girl, on that snowball. You can do it. Hang in there when it gets tough. Thanks for your kind words!
Carrie @ In the sweet sunshine
Yum… My hubby and I often put ice cream in our coffee — even trying other ice cream flavors like chocolate or mint chocolate chip. We’ve joked our retirement business should be an ice cream & coffee shop — where people can get ice cream, they can get coffee, or they can get both. 🙂
Laura
I really really want to come eat at your house.
Jessica
@Laura, well, thanks.
Simple Miss P
Wow does that sound great. So easy too!
Alicia
Just one question…Is the coffee or espresso hot?
Jessica
@Alicia, good question. Hot.
Kelli @ Holistic Sisters
I can’t wait to try the coffee floats! They look so good (and easy)!
Liz@PocketChangeGourmet
Thanks for hosting Jessica! Hope you are having a great week!
~Liz
Angie
A coffee float?! And I’ve lived 44 years without trying this? You know what I’m having today 🙂
Jessica
I know. How easy is that?!
Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids
I love the photos and the recipe! I do not even like coffee…but you made it look delicious in the photos. That is pure talent!
Jessica
Well, my 5yo point and shoot thank you! You could make it with hot chocolate or tea if you wanted. 😉
Anne
That sounds so amazing!
Jen Blacker
Thank you for hosting! Even this early there are several good recipes so far. This week I shared my cinnamon raisin bread.