Affogato

What a tasty treat on that chilly fall day. So easy to make, so fun to share—and it takes only minutes.

affogato

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Bailey's Irish Cream Liqueur
  • 20 frozen whole milk cubes
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces hot espresso, divided use

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container, except the hot espresso, in the order listed and secure lid.
  2. Start the machine on its lowest speed and slowly increase to its highest speed.
  3. Blend for 30-40 seconds using the tamper to push the ingredients into the blade.
  4. Portion into 4 coffee mugs and top with hot espresso.

Chef's Notes

Switch out baileys for your favorite liquor.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (120 ml) bailey's irish cream liqueur
  • 20 frozen whole milk ice cubes
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) espresso, hot, divided use
  • 6 (40 g) dates [or alternative sweetener]

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
  3. Portion into 4 coffee mugs and top with hot espresso.

Chef's Notes

  • Use your favorite liquor in place of Baileys.Making frozen milk cubes gives a rich creamier ice cream base, and is a great alternative to just using ice.  To make your cubes pour your choice of milk into ice cube trays and freeze.