Caramelized Hazelnut Affogato

This delicious  Hazelnut Affogato recipe is made with caramelized hazelnuts, hazelnut ice cream, and instant coffee for a delicious no-bake dessert idea. 

Caramelized Hazelnut Affogato

Is it a dessert? Is it a drink? This Caramelized Hazelnut Affogato can be both. You can eat it or drink it depending on your preference. Affogato actually means “drowned” in Italian because the scoop of frozen ice cream is “drowned” with hot delicious coffee or espresso.

Affogatos are super simple to make and definitely tasty. I decided to kick it up a notch by adding caramelized hazelnuts combined with hazelnut ice cream and ice cream wafers. The flavor is incredible and the crunch is amazing. I love how the wafers get soft when they are hit by the hot coffee and the ice cream gets all soft.

If one day you get a knock on the door and some unexpected guests arrive, this Caramelized Hazelnut Affogato is the perfect dessert since it can be made at the last minute.

All you need is hot coffee, ice cream and any topping you have lying around in your pantry. You can serve them in mugs, bowls, or anything you may like. Basically, this affogato is super easy and customizable.

For this Affogato, in particular, I used Nescafe Clásico Instant Coffee. It’s delicious, aromatic and can be made in the stove and microwave. No coffee machine needed!

Growing up, I used to eat lunch at my grandma’s house every Saturday. When dessert was over and coffee arrived, that’s when the conversation happened.

I looked forward to my sobremesa moment every week, and now with this delicious Caramelized Hazelnut Affogato I take it to a whole new level by combining coffee and dessert time in one single bowl. Clever isn’t it?

I hope you can try this delicious Caramelized Hazelnut Affogato e at home. If you do, please upload a pic on Instagram and tag me @Livingsweetmoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet. I promise to repost it.

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Caramelized Hazelnut Affogato

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

35 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

This delicious Affogato recipe is made with caramelized hazelnuts, hazelnut ice cream, and instant coffee for a delicious no bake dessert idea.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 479 kcal

Author: Tiffany Bendayan

Ingredients

For Caramelized Hazelnuts

• 2 cups roasted hazelnuts peeled
• 1/2 Cup granulated sugar
• 2 Tablespoons Water

For Affogato

• 2 cups hot coffee or espresso
• 1 Pint Ice Cream
• Wafers optional

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. For Caramelized Hazelnuts
2. Preheat oven to 300 Degrees Fahrenheit
3. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
4. In a heavy bottomed pot heat the sugar and water together on medium heat. Don't stir
5. When the caramel turns amber in color, add the hazelnuts and mix well until coated
6. Throw the hazelnuts in the sheet pan
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes mixing them every 5-7 minutes
8. Let it cool and enjoy!
9. For Affogato:
10. Place ice cream, wafers and hazelnuts in a glass, cup, mug or bowl
11. Pour hot coffee over this mixture
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Caramelized Hazelnut Affogato

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479 Calories from Fat 288

% Daily Value*

Fat 32g49%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 34mg11%

Sodium 65mg3%

Potassium 467mg13%

Carbohydrates 41g14%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 35g39%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 330IU7%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 147mg15%

Iron 1.9mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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