Vegan Affogato is a delicious and refreshing dessert.
It is made with vegan ice cream topped with fresh espresso. If desired, you can top it with a vegan chocolate sauce and chocolate shavings. Yum! 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.
This vegan affogato recipe consists of just a few ingredients – vegan ice cream, espresso, chocolate syrup, and chocolate shavings! Also, it can be whipped up in minutes. The combination of rich, creamy ice cream and bitter espresso make it the most irresistible treat.
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: Choose from vegan chocolate sauce, caramel, or both 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.
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Vegan Affogato
Ingredients
- 3-4 scoops scoops of vegan ice cream (vanilla or your favorite)
- 1 shot espresso
- 1 tablespoon vegan chocolate sauce or caramel
- chocolate shavings or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Brew a shot of espresso
- Spoon the ice cream into a glass.
- Pour the espresso over the ice cream.
- Drizzle the chocolate sauce or caramel over the top.
- Garnish with dark chocolate shavings, chocolate chips, or whichever toppings you prefer!
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