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Godiva Chocolate Affogato

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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!

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  1. Elle says

    August 19, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    I’ll take one, please!

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  2. stephanie says

    August 16, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    yum! I’m a big coffee lover too. coffee+ice cream= always an amazing idea

    Reply
  3. janetha @ meals & moves says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:25 am

    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!

    Reply
  4. Tori (@eat-tori) says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:09 am

    That’s always my husband’s go-to dessert. Except he sneaks hazelnut liqueur in as well.

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  5. Rebekah @ Medicine, Munchies & Movement says

    August 16, 2011 at 9:09 am

    Oh.my.gosh. That DOES look like Heaven in a bowl!!

    Reply
  6. Kristina @ spabettie says

    August 16, 2011 at 8:57 am

    YUM. looks delicious. yep, that and a slice of pizza… 😉

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  7. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says

    August 16, 2011 at 8:48 am

    Mmmm…how have I never had this?!?

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  8. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    August 16, 2011 at 8:44 am

    I have never had an affaa…whatever…but I want one. This sounds straight out of my favorite things.

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  9. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

    August 16, 2011 at 8:33 am

    Yup I’ve had an afoogato before and yes, heaven! I like sweet treats with coffee (like espresso martinis hehehe)

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  10. brandi says

    August 16, 2011 at 8:29 am

    I have never had one, but I need one now!

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  11. Denise @ Creative Kitchen says

    August 16, 2011 at 8:28 am

    LOVE chocolate!!

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  12. Krystina (Organically Me) says

    August 16, 2011 at 7:23 am

    Affogato is SO good. I think my perfect dinner consists of pizza and affogato (and/or tiramisu).

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  13. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    August 16, 2011 at 7:17 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever had it but, I definitely want one now! Totally agree on Blue Bell, it is the best 🙂

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  14. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    August 16, 2011 at 6:58 am

    That looks like a GREAT way to start your day – counts as coffee, right?

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  15. heather says

    August 16, 2011 at 6:53 am

    Wow, that looks awesome! Thanks for introducing me to this. I’ve never heard of affogato.

    Reply
  16. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    August 16, 2011 at 6:49 am

    I’ve never had it, but I think this is another way I could consume coffee. That looks so freaking good!

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