Name: Affogato with Banana Mocha Ice Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 frozen bananas; 0.5 cup sweetened condensed milk; 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder; 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.125 tsp sea salt; 2 shot espresso

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Affogato with Banana Mocha Ice Cream

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Affogato with Banana Mocha Ice Cream

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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)

Freeze Bananas Properly for Creamy Texture 🍌
Slice bananas into thin rounds and freeze for at least 4 hours before blending to ensure a smooth, creamy consistency that mimics traditional ice cream without dairy.
Brew Espresso at the Perfect Temperature ☕
Use freshly brewed espresso at 200-205°F poured immediately over the ice cream to create the ideal contrast between hot and cold while avoiding melting the entire scoop.
Balance Cocoa and Espresso Powder Carefully ⚖️
Use a 2:1 ratio of unsweetened cocoa powder to instant espresso powder in your ice cream base to prevent bitterness from overpowering the banana's natural sweetness.
Sea Salt Enhances All Flavors 🧂
Sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of the ice cream before pouring espresso to amplify the mocha notes and cut through the sweetness of condensed milk.
Chill Your Serving Bowls and Spoons 🥶
Pre-chill serving vessels in the freezer for 5 minutes before plating to slow ice cream melting and maintain optimal texture during the crucial affogato moment.