The Advocato Affogato
A Dutch-inspired twist on the classic Italian affogato. Dark Crème de Cacao forms a rich chocolate base beneath vanilla ice cream and hot espresso, while a generous topping of Advocaat adds its unmistakably creamy, custardy character. A playful meeting of Italian coffee culture and a distinctly Dutch classic.[ Also available on Difford's Guide ]
🍸 Yield: ±175 ml as served🍷 Serves: 1🔥 Calories: ±220 kcal🧊 Glass: Cappuccino Glass / Small Dessert Glass🍷 Alcohol: ±6.0% ABV when melted🍽️ Enjoy: After dinner, served immediately⚠️ Allergens: Milk, Eggs
Calories: 220kcal
Materials
- 50 g Vanilla Ice Cream (about 1 generous scoop)
- 10-20 ml Dark Crème de Cacao
- 30 ml Espresso Coffee Hot
- 1 Topping Advocaat Liqueur
- 55-75 ml Total Yield - Without Vanilla Ice Cream
Instructies
- Pour the Dark Crème de Cacao into the bottom of a small glass or dessert glass.
- Place the vanilla ice cream on top of the Crème de Cacao.
- Prepare a fresh espresso and pour it over the ice cream.
- Finish with a topping of Advocaat, spooned or poured generously over the top.
- Serve immediately with a spoon and enjoy as the ice cream slowly melts into the coffee and liqueurs.
Use the lower amounts for a classic affogato-style dessert, where the vanilla ice cream and espresso take centre stage. For a richer, more indulgent cocktail affogato, increase the crème de cacao to 20 ml
Optional garnish: Finely grated dark chocolate
Notities
When Affogato Meets Advocaat
The traditional Italian affogato combines vanilla gelato or ice cream with a freshly brewed espresso. The Advocato Affogato takes that simple idea in a distinctly Dutch direction by adding Advocaat, the rich and creamy Dutch liqueur traditionally made with egg yolks, sugar and alcohol. Rather than mixing the Advocaat into the other ingredients, it is added last as a generous topping. This keeps its characteristic creamy texture and flavour clearly present while the hot espresso begins to melt the vanilla ice cream beneath it. Dark Crème de Cacao forms the base of the glass, adding a chocolate note that gradually meets the coffee, vanilla and Advocaat as the dessert melts. The result changes with every spoonful — from layered ice cream and liqueur to a rich, creamy coffee cocktail. Italian affogato meets Dutch Advocaat — with a little chocolate underneath.The experience changes as it melts — so don’t rush it, but don’t wait too long either.
Nutrition
Serving: 175ml | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sugar: 20g