Rescue Roast® Signature Blend Affogato

Hot coffee. Cold ice cream. Two ingredients. Ridiculously good.

An affogato is one of the simplest coffee desserts you can make, but that simplicity is exactly what makes it so special.

There is nowhere for poor coffee to hide.

A scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream is topped with freshly brewed Rescue Roast® Signature Blend, creating a dessert that is hot, cold, creamy, rich and intensely coffee-forward all at the same time.

It takes only a few minutes to prepare and feels far more indulgent than the effort involved would suggest.

Ingredients

• 2 generous scoops good-quality vanilla ice cream
• 60 ml freshly brewed strong Rescue Roast® Signature Blend coffee
• Dark chocolate shavings — optional
• Crushed biscuits or biscotti — optional
• A small pinch of cocoa powder — optional

Method

1. Prepare the Ice Cream

Place two generous scoops of vanilla ice cream into a small dessert glass, coffee cup or shallow bowl.

For the best result, use ice cream that is firm and properly frozen so that it does not melt too quickly when the hot coffee is added.

2. Brew the Coffee

Prepare approximately 60 ml of strong Rescue Roast® Signature Blend coffee.

An espresso-style brew works beautifully, but you can also use strongly brewed coffee from your preferred brewing method.

The important thing is that the coffee should be rich and concentrated enough to stand up to the sweetness and creaminess of the ice cream.

3. Pour and Serve

Pour the hot coffee directly over the vanilla ice cream just before serving.

The coffee will immediately begin melting the outside of the ice cream, creating a creamy coffee sauce around the scoops.

Serve immediately.

Optional Finishing Touches

An affogato is already delicious with only coffee and ice cream, but you can dress it up with a few simple additions.

• Scatter dark chocolate shavings over the top.
• Add a light dusting of cocoa powder.
• Serve with a biscotti or crisp biscuit on the side.
• Sprinkle over crushed chocolate biscuits for extra texture.
• Add a few roasted nuts for a slightly more sophisticated finish.

Make It an Adults-Only Affogato

For a richer after-dinner dessert, add a small splash of your favourite liqueur before pouring over the coffee.

Amarula, coffee liqueur, brandy or a little Irish cream can all work beautifully.

You only need a small amount — the Rescue Roast® Signature Blend should still remain the star of the dessert.

Rescue Roast® Tip

The secret to a great affogato is contrast.

You want the coffee hot and freshly brewed and the ice cream cold and firm.

Do not pour the coffee over the ice cream in advance.

An affogato should be assembled immediately before eating so you can enjoy the contrast between hot coffee, cold ice cream and the creamy mixture that forms as they meet.

Why Signature Blend Works So Well

Because an affogato contains so few ingredients, the quality of the coffee becomes particularly important.

Rescue Roast® Signature Blend brings a smooth, balanced coffee character that complements creamy vanilla beautifully.

The sweetness of the ice cream softens the intensity of the coffee, while the coffee prevents the dessert from becoming overly sweet.

Neither ingredient needs to pretend to be something else.

Great coffee. Great ice cream. That is really all an affogato needs.

Serves

1 person.

Preparation Time

Approximately 5 minutes.