This strawberry affogato is a grown-up version of the traditional Italian espresso and ice cream pour-over dessert.
Affogato means "drowned" and while we love our gelato drowned in hot coffee, we love this adult combination even better.
Add more sparkling wine and you have a delicious beverage. I loved the big bubbles created by the bubbly over ice cream and went a bit crazy with it, as you can see. Follow the recipe exactly and it should be perfect.
If you ask me, the strawberry affogato (or a wine and ice cream float) pairs nicely with these fillo cherry blossoms for a romantic Valentine's Day date.
I can't tell you what else I'm planning because my husband reads my posts on occasion. It'd be just my luck that he decides to read this one. So, shhh!
He proposed to me on Valentine's Day years ago so we make it extra special. I like to celebrate everything with Champagne. Ice cream is just a bonus.
Sparkling wine or champagne, one of the elegant extras in life, should be served chilled. They don't call it King of Wines and Wine of Kings for no reason. But I only drink it when I'm happy and when I'm sad. 😉
Combining the two favorite treats is brilliant. No rules and no consequences. What is your favorite combination? Please don't say root beer and ice cream float because we can't be friends then.
Two thumbs down for root beer. To me, it looks and tastes like a car mechanic's bathwater. Bubbly, on the other hand, is like tasting the stars!
Ingredients:
- strawberry ice cream
- strawberry-flavored sparkling wine
- Graham crackers
Directions:
- Scoop the strawberry ice cream into two glasses or glass bowls.
- Pour two ounces of sparkling wine over each glass of ice cream.
- Top with graham cracker crumbles if desired.
Strawberry Affogato Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz. strawberry ice cream
- 4 oz. strawberry-flavored sparkling wine
- Graham cracker crumble for topping - optional
Instructions
- Scoop the strawberry ice cream into two glasses or glass bowls.
- Pour two ounces of sparkling wine over each glass of ice cream.
- Top with graham cracker crumble if desired.
Expert Tips
- Rum raisin ice cream + espresso
- Salted caramel ice cream + stout
- Campari + lemon sorbet
What a wonderful dessert recipe, Jas, and I love how easy it is! This variation is perfect for Valentine's Day but I love your other suggestions as well! Pinning. Thank you so much for sharing and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party.
I'm so happy you like it, April! Thank you. It's a bit different but easy to make. 🙂
Oh my goodness. This looks so good and interesting. I will have to try that.
I hope you do, Elise! It's so easy and yummy. 😉
Oh, this looks so appetizing and irresistible. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Alina! I'm thrilled you like it. 🙂
That certainly looks yummy! It would make a perfect drink for Valentines Day. Great celebration drink.
It certainly is. Thanks, Marisa!
Looks really good - I think I need one! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party - have a fabulous week!
Thank you, Helen! It's Monday - I need one too, lol.
you're brilliant!
Lol, wish I was, but thank you! 😀
Mmmmmm these look delicious! Thanks for linking up to the Friday Frenzy-we appreciate you!
Thank you, Laura! 🙂
This just looks so gosh darn pretty! It really makes me wish I wasn't allergic to wine...maybe vodka and a little bit of strawberry sparkling water?
Oh, no! I've never heard anyone being allergic to wine. That's too bad! I think your idea of vodka might work. Or strawberry flavored vodka and sparkling water would be OK too. Only one way to find out. 😉
I've had ice cream in coffee but never in wine! Such a simple and delicious idea! Thank for bringing it to FF:)
Thank you, Monika! 🙂
Oh hello! Dreamy x
So happy you like it, Vicki 😀 Thanks for stopping in!
Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party! Pinned!!
Thank you!
Jas you are seriously making me want things I never wanted to try before. And I'm sure it's not just the awesome photography.
That's so sweet of you to say, Mary! Thank you, means a lot!
This is gorgeous and I have never had an affagado that wasn't made with hot coffee! Love this idea!
Thanks, Barrie! It could be enjoyed with a red wine as well. 🙂
I can never think of mixing an ice cream with an wine and you did it so nicely.
Really, this drink is looking so much delicious.
I definitely gonna try this at my home.
I always say: try new foods! 😀 Thanks for stopping in, Ava!
P.S. My oldest granddaughter is Ava (short from Avelyn). 🙂
Looks very pretty! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Thank you!
That looks divine--and easy to prepare. Bonus! Thanks for sharing on #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. And how romantic to get engaged on Valentine's Day. Enjoy!
Thank you, Christie! Super easy to prepare 🙂
This recipe looks fancy, but very simple to make! Your pictures are sooooo good! Thank you for this drink/float idea!
Super simple! Thanks, Natalie!
THis is the way to treat yourself
I'll say 😉
"I like to celebrate everything with Champagne. Ice cream is just a bonus."
"But I only drink it when I’m happy and when I’m sad."
A girl after my own heart....
I won't mention how, as a kid, I remember there being a wall of A&W jugs in the basement. I mean, literally, jugs on jugs stacked against a basement wall. My mom was pregnant and craved A&W ALL the time... I don't mind a Sasbarillo on occasion.
Oh, wow! A&W - thanks but no thanks. I had to look up Sasbarillo (thanks, Google!) but found Sarsaparilla instead. Is that what you meant? If it tastes anything remotely like root beer - keep it, lol.
My Valentine would love one of these. They are so pretty too, Jas!
Thank you, Carlee! I love tasty, easy treats.