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A creamy Affogato Milkshake topped with hot espresso and whipped cream in a chilled glass.
Mara Voss

Affogato Milkshake

Hot espresso poured over a thick vanilla gelato shake: this affogato milkshake is the 5-minute dessert-coffee mashup you did not know you needed.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 milkshakes
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups vanilla gelato or vanilla ice cream (slightly softened)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk (more for a thinner shake)
  • 2 shots hot espresso, divided
  • Pinch of salt
  • Whipped cream and a light dusting of cocoa powder, for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Brew your espresso fresh and keep it hot; the shake is meant to have a warm coffee contrast against the cold gelato.
  2. Add the gelato, milk, 1 shot of espresso, and salt to a blender.
  3. Blend on high for 15-20 seconds until smooth and creamy; do not over-blend since the hot espresso thins it slightly.
  4. Pour into a chilled glass, then pour the second hot espresso shot directly over the top just before serving.
  5. Top with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa powder, and serve immediately while the espresso is still warm.