By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 2
200 cal · 725 min
Affogato with Cold-Brewed Coffee
Recipe GLPR366f75a0ce5da4
A sophisticated Italian-inspired dessert combining cold-brewed coffee with creamy vanilla ice cream and dark chocolate. The rich, smooth coffee is poured over scoops of ice cream, creating a delightful contrast of temperatures and flavors. This version requires advance preparation of the cold brew, making it perfect for coffee lovers seeking a simple yet elegant treat.
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Ingredients
2 3 tablespoons Medium-coarse ground coffee
3 cups Cold water
2 scoops Vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons Shaved dark chocolate
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the medium-coarse ground coffee and cold water until well combined. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the mixture steep at room temperature for approximately 12 hours.
After 12 hours, whisk the mixture again to ensure even saturation. Line a funnel with a moistened paper towel and slowly pour the coffee mixture through the lined funnel into a clean bowl, allowing the liquid to filter through while trapping the grounds above.
Divide the vanilla ice cream between two coffee or espresso cups, placing one scoop in each cup.
Pour approximately 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the cold-brewed coffee over the ice cream in each cup. Top with the shaved dark chocolate and serve immediately while the ice cream is still frozen and the coffee is cold.
Comments
The stated 725 minutes is honest because cold brew requires overnight steeping, though active hands-on time is just five minutes. All ingredients are stocked at every Charlotte grocery chain—ground coffee, water, vanilla ice cream, and dark chocolate are staples nowhere requiring a special trip. Cost per serving runs about $2–$2.50, driven mainly by quality ice cream; this is a budget-friendly dessert. The dish is fussy only in its timing (plan ahead for the brew), but once made it's a showstopper that needs zero attention at the table, and leftover cold brew keeps refrigerated for a week.
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