Vegan Affogato is a delicious and refreshing dessert.

This vegan affogato recipe consists of just a few ingredients – vegan ice cream, espresso, homemade caramel, and chocolate shavings! The dark chocolate’s intense flavor complements the espresso’s boldness, while its delicate texture provides a delightful contrast to the creaminess of the ice cream.

Made with simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, this coffee ice cream treat will be ready in minutes.

How to Make a Vegan Affogato

If you’re going for a homemade ice cream, see my recipe for Homemade Coconut Vanilla Ice Cream! Next, follow these steps:

Chill your glasses: This simple step ensures your ice cream stays perfectly scoop-able while the espresso works its magic.
Scoop your vegan ice cream: Choose your favorite flavor, be it a classic vanilla or a decadent dark chocolate.
Brew your espresso or strong coffee: A single shot of espresso per scoop of ice cream is the ideal balance of intensity and sweetness.
Pour the espresso over the ice cream: Watch as the warm liquid creates a swirl of coffee-infused ice cream.
Drizzle your desired toppings: Add vegan caramel for an extra layer of decadence.
Garnish with a sprinkle of chocolate shavings: This adds the finishing touch and elevates your affogato into a true work of art.

Tips:

Don’t over-pour the espresso: You want the espresso to warm up the ice cream without melting it completely. A good rule of thumb is to use one shot of espresso per scoop of ice cream.
Get creative with toppings: There are endless possibilities when it comes to topping your vegan affogato. Some popular options include vegan whipped cream, chopped nuts, chocolate chips, and fresh fruit.
You can also add a pinch of sea salt to the top of the ice cream for a sweet and salty flavor.
Make it a seasonal treat: Use pumpkin spice ice cream in fall or peppermint ice cream in winter.
If you don’t have espresso, you can use strong brewed coffee.
For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate ice cream.