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.
Notes
- Rum raisin ice cream + espresso
- Salted caramel ice cream + stout
- Campari + lemon sorbet
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.
Robin says
you're brilliant!
Jas says
Lol, wish I was, but thank you! 😀
laura says
Mmmmmm these look delicious! Thanks for linking up to the Friday Frenzy-we appreciate you!
Jas says
Thank you, Laura! 🙂
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice says
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?
Jas says
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. 😉
Monika Dabrowski says
I've had ice cream in coffee but never in wine! Such a simple and delicious idea! Thank for bringing it to FF:)
Jas says
Thank you, Monika! 🙂
Honest Mum says
Oh hello! Dreamy x
Jas says
So happy you like it, Vicki 😀 Thanks for stopping in!
Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says
Thanks for sharing at Friday Frenzy Link Party! Pinned!!
Jas says
Thank you!
Mary says
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.
Jas says
That's so sweet of you to say, Mary! Thank you, means a lot!
Barrie says
This is gorgeous and I have never had an affagado that wasn't made with hot coffee! Love this idea!
Jas says
Thanks, Barrie! It could be enjoyed with a red wine as well. 🙂
Ava says
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.
Jas says
I always say: try new foods! 😀 Thanks for stopping in, Ava!
P.S. My oldest granddaughter is Ava (short from Avelyn). 🙂
Jann Olson says
Looks very pretty! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Jas says
Thank you!
Christie Hawkes says
That looks divine--and easy to prepare. Bonus! Thanks for sharing on #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. And how romantic to get engaged on Valentine's Day. Enjoy!
Jas says
Thank you, Christie! Super easy to prepare 🙂
Natalie A says
This recipe looks fancy, but very simple to make! Your pictures are sooooo good! Thank you for this drink/float idea!
Jas says
Super simple! Thanks, Natalie!
Thrifty Campers says
THis is the way to treat yourself
Jas says
I'll say 😉
Mrs Shoes says
"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.
Jas says
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.
Carlee says
My Valentine would love one of these. They are so pretty too, Jas!
Jas says
Thank you, Carlee! I love tasty, easy treats.