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
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April J Harris says
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.
Jas says
I'm so happy you like it, April! Thank you. It's a bit different but easy to make. 🙂
Elise Cohen Ho says
Oh my goodness. This looks so good and interesting. I will have to try that.
Jas says
I hope you do, Elise! It's so easy and yummy. 😉
Alina | Cooking Journey Blog says
Oh, this looks so appetizing and irresistible. Thanks for sharing!
Jas says
Thanks, Alina! I'm thrilled you like it. 🙂
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
That certainly looks yummy! It would make a perfect drink for Valentines Day. Great celebration drink.
Jas says
It certainly is. Thanks, Marisa!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Looks really good - I think I need one! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party - have a fabulous week!
Jas says
Thank you, Helen! It's Monday - I need one too, lol.