Lavender Brownie Affogato (5-Minute Dessert)
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An Italian affogato is ice cream 'drowned' in hot espresso. We tuck a fudgy brownie underneath. Five minutes, three ingredients, zero leftovers.
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Why this pairing works
Hot coffee melts the ice cream into a sweet sauce that soaks into the brownie. Lavender Fields coffee and a sprinkle of Lavender Sugar bring a soft floral note.
Serves 2 Prep 5 min Cook 5 min
Ingredients
- 2 Lavender Brownie or homemade brownies
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup Lavender Ground Coffee (Lavender Fields), brewed very strong or as espresso
- 1 tsp Lavender Sugar, for sprinkling
Directions
- Brew the coffee extra strong, about 2 Tbsp grounds per 3 oz water, or use an espresso maker.
- Place a brownie in each bowl and top with a scoop of ice cream.
- Pour the hot coffee over the ice cream at the table.
- Sprinkle with Lavender Sugar and eat right away.
Serve it with: Lavender Ground Coffee (Vanilla)
What is an affogato?
Affogato means "drowned" in Italian. It is a scoop of gelato or ice cream with a shot of hot espresso poured over it at the table, served as a dessert and a coffee in one. Adding a brownie turns it into a warm, fudgy sundae.
Can you make affogato without an espresso machine?
Yes. Brew very strong coffee: about 2 tablespoons of grounds per 3 ounces of water in a French press, pour-over or drip machine. A moka pot or instant espresso (2 teaspoons in 1/4 cup hot water) also works. The coffee should be hot and strong so it melts the ice cream into a sauce.
Which brownies work best?
Fudgy brownies hold up to the hot coffee without falling apart. Bake our fudgy lavender brownies ahead and keep a few in the freezer; warm one for 15 seconds in the microwave before building the bowl.
Make it your own
- Use Vanilla or Cherry Lavender coffee.
- Swap the brownie for a chocolate chip cookie or a slice of gingerbread loaf.
- Use no-churn honey lavender ice cream instead of vanilla.
- Adults 21+ can add a splash of hazelnut or coffee liqueur.
Frequently asked questions
Can kids have it?
Use decaf coffee or warm chocolate sauce instead, and it becomes a kid-friendly brownie sundae.
How much caffeine is in it?
About as much as a shot of espresso or a half cup of strong coffee per serving.
Can I make it ahead for guests?
Set the brownies and scoops of ice cream in frozen bowls up to 30 minutes ahead and keep them in the freezer. Pour the hot coffee at the table.
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