Easy Matcha Affogato Recipe
What is an Affogato?
An affogato is an Italian dessert made by pouring espresso over vanilla ice. A matcha affogato switches up the espresso with matcha tea.
This is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for a warm summer afternoon or a cozy winter evening. We’ve even been known to enjoy it for breakfast!
This three ingredient dessert starts with matcha powder and hot water.. The matcha powder is whisked with the hot water to create a smooth paste which is then poured over the ice cream. That’s it – super simple and super delicious!
Ingredients:
Matcha.
Of course, when you are creating something out of just a few ingredients, it’s important to use the best of those ingredients. At SpiceTopia, we’re proud of the quality of our Japanese Green Matcha Powder
Many times matcha lattes are made with a mix which consists of sugar, flavorings, milk powder, colorings, and sometimes a bit of matcha tea. Our Japanese Matcha Powder is pure shade grown matcha tea that has been ground to a fine powder.
If you’re interested in switching things up a bit, matcha affogatos are also delicious when made with Black Matcha Powder.
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Ice Cream.
Pick and choose your favorite ice cream flavors for this tea recipe. Of course vanilla is a classic choice, but strawberry also pairs especially well with matcha. We’ve even enjoyed butter pecan ice cream in our matcha affogatos.
If using black matcha tea instead of traditional green matcha, chocolate ice cream is an interestingly delicious twist.
Need to make your affogato recipe vegan or dairy free? Use your favorite dairy free ice cream!
And of course, if your ice cream is gluten-free, this affogato recipe will also be gluten-free.
Let’s Get Cooking!
- 1 tsp matcha powder
- 1/2 cup water (180°F)
- 2 scoops ice cream
Scoop the ice cream into a cup or bowl.
Whisk the matcha powder with a few tablespoons of the hot water until it forms a smooth paste.
Add the remaining water, whisking continuously until the matcha is fully dissolved and frothy.
Pour the matcha over the ice cream.
Serve immediately.
