How to Make Island Affogato - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to the delicious and refreshing world of Island Affogato! This delightful dessert is the perfect way to end a meal, or to simply treat yourself to a little taste of paradise. If you're a fan of creamy, cold treats with a touch of tropical flair, then Island Affogato is the perfect recipe for you. With its combination of rich espresso, creamy vanilla ice cream, and a splash of coconut or rum, this dessert is sure to transport you to a beachside retreat with just one bite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • ½ cup cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez®)
  • 1 1x3-inch strip of lemon peel
  • 2 toothpicks
  • 1 sprig fresh mint, leaves removed and stem discarded
  • 1 fluid ounce coffee liqueur (such as Tia Maria®)
  • 1 fluid ounce dark rum (such as Myers's®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Place banana slices, pineapple chunks, and cream of coconut in a blender; blend until sorbet mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Freeze sorbet in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, or pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes to break up large ice crystals, until firm, up to 2 hours.
  • Coil lemon peel into a cylinder and secure with 1 toothpick. Insert mint leaves through the top to create "pineapple" leaves.
  • Mix coffee liqueur and dark rum together in a coupe glass.
  • Place a 2-ounce scoop of sorbet in a coupe glass. Pour coffee liqueur and rum mixture on top. Insert 1 toothpick into the center of the sorbet scoop. Place the "pineapple" garnish on top.
  • Nutrition

    532 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Sodium: 44mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 91g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 83g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 344mg