Name: Affogato with Banana Mocha Ice Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American

Cooking with Conks Verified

February 3, 2026

This coffee and ice cream dessert has just 2 main components: espresso and banana mocha ice cream. It’s a satisfying blend of sweet and slightly bitter. Using frozen bananas instead of traditional cream in the ice cream makes this version even more unique! If you’ve ever wondered how to make an affogato with non-traditional ice cream, we’ve got you!

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Affogato with Banana Mocha Ice Cream

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 3 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Make the banana ice cream

Blend bananas in a food processor until smooth.

Add the sweetened condensed milk, espresso powder, cocoa powder, and sea salt to the bananas and blend until combined.

Pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 3 hours or up to overnight, until frozen and set.

Make the affogato

Put 2 large scoops of the banana mocha ice cream in a glass or bowl.

Pour a shot of espresso over the ice cream in the glass. For best results, let the espresso cool a bit before pouring it over the ice cream.

Enjoy with a spoon and some biscotti before drinking the rest of the espresso. *(This recipe makes enough for 2 affogato servings with 2 scoops of banana ice cream in each.)

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Banana Freezing Technique 🍌
Freeze bananas when they're fully ripe and spotted for maximum sweetness and creamier ice cream texture. Peel and slice bananas before freezing to make blending easier.
Espresso Shot Precision ☕
Use freshly pulled espresso at exactly 160-170°F for the perfect temperature when pouring over the ice cream - this ensures optimal melting and flavor integration.
Cocoa Powder Secret 🍫
Toast the cocoa powder lightly in a dry pan for 30-45 seconds before adding to the recipe to unlock deeper, more complex chocolate notes in the banana mocha ice cream.
Instant Espresso Enhancement 🌟
Bloom the instant espresso powder in a small amount of hot water before incorporating to intensify its coffee flavor and prevent any grainy texture.
Sea Salt Elevation 🧂
Crush the sea salt between your fingers just before sprinkling to release its oils and create a more vibrant, flaky texture that enhances the dessert's overall flavor profile.

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We’re Rachel & Emily Conklin (“Conks” for short), sisters, lifelong foodies, and the voices behind Cooking with Conks. We grew up in Southern California, surrounded by bold flavors, big family meals, and the kind of kitchen chaos that turns into inside jokes