Have you ever had an affogato?
It’s basically heaven. Heaven being a scoop of vanilla gelato topped with a shot of espresso. And since you and I are LIKETHIS I think we can both agree that heaven will be made up of affogatos and pizza, right?
Right.
If you didn’t know, I love coffee. I used to think it smelled terrible, but now the moment the scent hits my nose I go crazy. Happy crazy. In fact, when I worked at Starbucks I would always volunteer to put the espresso beans in the hoppers of the machines because it smelled SO amazing at 4:30 in the morning. My teammates let me because I was the tallest. It worked out.
Needless to say, when Foodbuzz sent me samples of the Godiva Chocolate Truffle and French Vanilla flavors through their Tastemaker Program I went crazy for them. Loved the smell, loved the taste…but then I couldn’t figure out what to make with them. Seriously, there were almost too many options! I went back and forth between a cake or a hot fudge sauce, but in the end I decided that the only thing I really wanted was to have an affogato. Only a little more Americanized. It’s just how I roll!
GODIVA CHOCOLATE AFFOGATO
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 Tbsp butter
- 1 cup brewed Godiva Chocolate Truffle coffee (the reality is that you could use another coffee, but the chocolate flavor is so much stronger if you use Godiva!)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp light corn syrup
- pinch of salt
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream (I will always always recommend Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla. Always)
Bring the coffee, sugar, corn syrup and salt to a simmer. Meanwhile melt the chocolate chips and butter in the microwave slowly, stirring every 30 seconds or so. I would also recommend using a lower heat setting. As soon as the chocolate/butter is melted pour it into the simmering liquid. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring the whole time, for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add another little sprinkle of chocolate chips for some texture. Divide the pint of ice cream into 4 glasses. Top with the chocolate coffee mixture. Enjoy!
I’m telling you guys, heaven. Heaven in a glass!
I’ll take one, please!
yum! I’m a big coffee lover too. coffee+ice cream= always an amazing idea
uh. maze. ing. and i am convinced i need to go to texas JUST to have this ice cream everyone talks about!
marshall and i often dip spoonfuls of ice cream into our after dinner coffee–that is how i know i would love this!
That’s always my husband’s go-to dessert. Except he sneaks hazelnut liqueur in as well.
Oh.my.gosh. That DOES look like Heaven in a bowl!!
YUM. looks delicious. yep, that and a slice of pizza… 😉
Mmmm…how have I never had this?!?
I have never had an affaa…whatever…but I want one. This sounds straight out of my favorite things.
Yup I’ve had an afoogato before and yes, heaven! I like sweet treats with coffee (like espresso martinis hehehe)
I have never had one, but I need one now!
LOVE chocolate!!
Affogato is SO good. I think my perfect dinner consists of pizza and affogato (and/or tiramisu).
I don’t think I’ve ever had it but, I definitely want one now! Totally agree on Blue Bell, it is the best 🙂
That looks like a GREAT way to start your day – counts as coffee, right?
Wow, that looks awesome! Thanks for introducing me to this. I’ve never heard of affogato.
I’ve never had it, but I think this is another way I could consume coffee. That looks so freaking good!