Espresso Brownie Affogato | Lauren Lane Culinarian
Espresso Brownie Affogato
15 mins prepServes 8
Inspired by coffee shops, this recipe combines a warm brownie with cool vanilla gelato and hot espresso, topped with whipped cream and coffee beans. It also includes variations for Salted Caramel Affogato and Boozy Affogato.
1. Prepare an espresso or strong coffee.
2. Grab a box of your favorite brownie mix. And bake according to directions, substituting olive oil for the vegetable oil. Add a tablespoon of espresso powder to the brownie mix. (You can make this a 'no-bake' dessert by purchasing pre-made brownies).
3. In your favorite cup or pretty glass, add a brownie to the bottom. Top it off with your vanilla gelato or ice cream.
4. When you are ready to serve, pour over the hot espresso or strong coffee.
5. Top with a bit of whipped cream and a few coffee beans.
Salted Caramel Affogato Variation:
Use salted caramel ice cream, 1 shot espresso, and optionally add Amaretto or Bailey's and chocolate shavings or curls.
Boozy Affogato Variation:
Use gelato or vanilla ice cream, 1.5 oz Baileys, 1 shot espresso, and chocolate shavings.
