Indulgent Caramel Affogato Recipe (vegan) - simply ceecee (2024)

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This simple but indulgent vegan affogato coffee dessert recipe is going to blow you away. It's a dreamy combination of bitter, sweet, salty, caramel, chocolate, hot, frozen, creamy crunchy yumminess. You're going to love it!

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What is Affogato?

Affogato means to drown. In this traditional Italian dessert, it's the vanilla ice cream being drown by a shot of bitter espresso coffee. It's incredibly delicious I mean everyone loves a fancy coffee with cream, right?

Ingredients for Vegan Affogato Dessert

I took some liberties with my affogato dessert! In this amped up and veganized version, I made luscious salted caramel sauce to dollop and drizzle over the dessert. The combination of bitter coffee, cream dairy-free ice cream, and salted caramel is seriously spectacular.

Here's what you'll need:

Dairy-free Ice Cream - there are so many dairy-free ice cream choices these days from making your own 'nice cream', coconut based, chickpea based, and my favourite - cashew based ice cream (I love So Delicious)! I've used the So Delicious Vanilla and Salted Caramel in this dessert and both were delicious.

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Espresso Coffee - strong and bitter is best. One shot + one scoop = one serving.

Caramel - ridiculously easy and fast to make, this caramel sauce is for those days you are feeling extra indulgent. You can buy a container of vegan caramel sauce at the store, but I used Yumsome's condensed milk recipe which is super easy.
WARNING: In all fairness to you, this caramel sauce is addictive so beware. Day 3 in the fridge is my favourite for the caramel flavour and texture!

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Chocolate Drizzles or Curls - why choose? Grate or curl some chocolate to sprinkle over the dessert right before serving. Melt a few chunks of chocolate to drizzle over top.
Pro Tip: slightly warm a chunk of vegan chocolate in the microwave and then grate it on a box grater. For chocolate curls, slightly warm the chocolate so it's pliable. Using a vegetable peeler, scrape across the chocolate to create beautiful chocolate curls.

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What's your mood? Simple and traditional or fancy and indulgent? Either way, you can't lose, this incredible affogato is a winner; and you'll be dreaming about after the first taste.

What to Serve with Affogato

Traditionally affogato would be served with Biscotti. This vegan biscotti recipe is the best there is. Toasted walnuts in pools of melted caramel in a crunchy biscotti biscuit.

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Caramel affogato is the perfect fancy dessert for a romantic dinner, a Sunday family feast or just any day you want something sweet and a little caffeine buzz!

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Decadent Vegan Affogato Dessert Recipe

Let's make Affogato vegan! A scoop of dairy-free ice cream drowning in a warm shot of bitter espresso, topped with a big dollop of sweet caramel and a sprinkle of chocolate curls makes a melty, dreamy vegan dessert. Easy and indulgent!

Author : Tracy Halasz

Servings:2 servings

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Prep Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 8 minutes mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 scoops dairy-free ice cream*
  • 2 shots espresso
  • 1 recipe caramel sauce*
  • 2 oz vegan chocolate, melted (optional)
  • vegan chocolate, grated or chopped
  • teaspoon pinch of salt (more or less to taste)

INSTRUCTIONS

How to Make Vegan Caramel Sauce

  • INGREDIENTS

    150 grams coconut cream powder (~⅔ cup)

    150 grams coconut palm sugar (~⅔ cup)

    120 ml warm water (~½ cup)

    2 tablespoons refined coconut oil (melted)

    pinch of sea salt

  • METHOD

    Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend on high for 2-3 minutes until thick and gooey.

    Place in airtight container in fridge - it gets thicker as it chills.

Chocolate Drizzle or Chocolate Sprinkles

  • Melt your favourite vegan chocolate for drizzles.

  • To make sprinkles, finely chop a small piece of vegan chocolate.

    For a fancier version, slightly warm the chocolate chunk and then grate on the larger side of a box grater.

Assembling the Affogato Dessert

  • Scoop your favourite dairy-free ice cream (this is the one I love) into a pretty mug. One scoop per serving.

  • Make a shot of espresso and pour over the scoop of ice cream.

  • Drizzle/dollop caramel sauce over ice cream.

  • Drizzle melted chocolate, add a pinch of finishing salt, and a sprinkle of chopped chocolate.

NOTES

Caramel Sauce - the caramel sauce can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for a couple weeks. It thickens up in the fridge so if you want to thin it out, just pop it in the microwave for a few seconds, stir and repeat until desired consistency.

Ice Cream - use any type of dairy-free ice cream. I do love the flavour and texture of the So Delicious vanilla or salted caramel cashew based ice cream. It's spectacular!

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Indulgent Caramel Affogato Recipe (vegan) - simply ceecee (2024)

FAQs

Indulgent Caramel Affogato Recipe (vegan) - simply ceecee? ›

The affogato is an Italiano creation that translates to “drowned.” An affogato is essentially one to two scoops of vanilla gelato or ice cream doused by a shot of fresh espresso. This marriage of sweet ice cream and bitter coffee mingle, melting into a puddle of goodness.

What's the difference between gelato and affogato? ›

The affogato is an Italiano creation that translates to “drowned.” An affogato is essentially one to two scoops of vanilla gelato or ice cream doused by a shot of fresh espresso. This marriage of sweet ice cream and bitter coffee mingle, melting into a puddle of goodness.

What is a substitute for affogato coffee? ›

While traditionally made using vanilla gelato and espresso, you can substitute both ingredients for either strongly brewed coffee, decaf coffee (if you don't want the caffeine rush), or vanilla ice cream.

What is affogato coffee made of? ›

Ingredients in Affogato

All you need for affogato is a shot of hot espresso (coffee), ice cream or gelato and optional half a shot of liquor (Frangelico, amaretto, rum). A little more information on each of these below! Espresso – This is a small concentrated shot of hot coffee.

How do you eat affogato dessert? ›

Grab your spoon and dig in! If you prefer, sip it straight from the bowl. The sweetness of the gelato tempers the bitterness of the coffee, while the contrasting temperatures eventually balance each other out. Don't leave it too long, or you will find that you have with coffee-gelato soup!

What is the best ice cream flavor for affogato? ›

A close contender as the absolute best vanilla ice cream for affogato is Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Bean. With its rich sweetness and velvety texture, Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Bean beautifully complements and balances expresso shots.

What does affogato mean in Italian? ›

Affogato literally means “drowned” in Italian. The word is used to describe when a liquid is poured over a food, usually cold food, but it can also describe cooking techniques using minimal liquid at a temperature of 175-185 °F, which should never reach the boiling point.

Does Starbucks sell affogato? ›

Starbucks will feature three Frappuccino blended beverages Affogato-style: Vanilla Bean, Caramel and Mocha, although any Frappuccino can be ordered Affogato-style with a shot of espresso poured on top.

How do Italians eat affogato? ›

Affogati are often enjoyed as a post-meal coffee dessert combo eaten with a spoon and/or drunk with a straw.

What is the coffee drink that sounds like an avocado? ›

The affogato is a hot and cold delicacy available on many specialty coffee shop menus, as well as in restaurants. It is a rich, creamy blend of two very different flavours. While generally considered a dessert, some people do believe the affogato is a drink.

Can you put vanilla ice cream in coffee? ›

However you decide to classify the treat, it's one of the best things to happen to coffee. It consists of a few scoops of vanilla ice cream and a shot of hot espresso. Add a dash of cinnamon if you're feeling especially daring, and you won't need another reason to give this a try.

What does affo mean in Italian? ›

1. drowned. è morta affogata she drowned. 2. ( Cookery) (uova) poached.

What is Fior di Latte in affogato? ›

Traditionally, affogato was prepared with Fior di latte ice cream, which means "flower of milk". It is Italian gelato at its purest, made without any eggs, chocolate, or vanilla: the only ingredients are milk, cream, and sugar.

What is an affogato at Starbucks? ›

An affogato means something a little different at Starbucks. Instead of espresso poured on top of gelato, an affogato is a shot of espresso poured on top of any drink, usually a Frappuccino. What is this? To order a drink with an espresso shot on top, (not blended in), ask for it to be made with an affogato-style shot.

What does affogato style mean at Starbucks? ›

An affogato means something a little different at Starbucks. Instead of espresso poured on top of gelato, an affogato is a shot of espresso poured on top of any drink, usually a Frappuccino. What is this? To order a drink with an espresso shot on top, (not blended in), ask for it to be made with an affogato-style shot.

What is affogato style at starbucks? ›

For this beverage, a barista pours a shot of espresso over a finished Starbucks Frappuccino; the hot espresso mingles with the icy Frappuccino to create creamy pockets of coffee.

Why is it called an affogato? ›

Affogato translates to "drowned" in Italian and is one of the simplest desserts you can create. It's a big scoop of vanilla ice cream with a hot espresso shot poured over it. When the affogato is ready to serve, the ice cream looks as if it has drowned in the coffee.

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