Creamy Irish Coffee Affogato
A cozy and indulgent dessert combining hot espresso, Irish whiskey, and creamy vanilla ice cream, topped with lightly whipped cream and a sprinkle of brown sugar. Ready in under 10 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 shots (about 60 ml / 2 fl oz) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1 to 1.5 ounces (30–45 ml) Irish whiskey (e.g., Jameson or Tullamore D.E.W.)
- 2 generous scoops (about 150 grams / 5 oz) premium vanilla ice cream
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or Demerara sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream, lightly whipped (optional)
- A drop or two of vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Brew 2 shots (about 60 ml / 2 fl oz) of fresh espresso using your preferred method; espresso should be hot and slightly frothy.
- Lightly whip 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of heavy cream until slightly thickened but not fully whipped (optional).
- Place 2 generous scoops (about 150 grams / 5 oz) of vanilla ice cream into a heatproof glass or mug.
- Pour 1 to 1.5 ounces (30-45 ml) of Irish whiskey over the ice cream.
- Slowly pour the hot espresso over the whiskey and ice cream mixture, allowing the ice cream to melt and create a creamy swirl.
- Top with the lightly whipped cream and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of brown or Demerara sugar on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Use freshly brewed hot espresso for best flavor and texture. Pour espresso slowly over ice cream to create a silky swirl. Use premium vanilla ice cream for smooth creaminess. For a non-alcoholic version, substitute whiskey with vanilla or coffee syrup. Let ice cream soften slightly if too hard. Serve immediately for best contrast of hot and cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 13.5
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Protein: 3.5
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