Mint Chocolate Chip Affogato is a coffee drink that can be enjoyed all year round. Adding my own twist to this delicious Italian coffee with mint ice cream!
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You guys, this Mint Chocolate Chip Affogato is one of the most amazing coffee drinks I have ever had!
Honest! So you might be wondering what is an affogato?
WHAT IS AN AFFOGATO?
It is a typical Italian coffee drink you will find a lot of people drinking around the summer time in Italy.
The first time my hubby made it for my I thought he as crazy. Putting ice cream and coffee together was not something I had heard of. BUT, I am so glad he did it.
I have my suspicions on why this is popular in Italy.
You see most Italians still do not have air conditioning in their houses. It is becoming more popular now than it was 10 years ago but my in laws still do not have it. So it can become quite toasty and they need ways to try and cool themselves off while still enjoying their favorite beverage in the afternoon.
When we visit we really try not to complain too much about the lack of air conditioning but it can be hard especially when it is humid and hot. Lucky for us we have this coffee drink!
If you like this mint flavored affogato how about try this pumpkin spice affogato! It adds a fun fall flavor!
HOW TO MAKE AN AFFOGATO:
- All you have to do is mix 6 ounces of hot water with 1 teaspoon of Folgers Classic Roast Instant Coffee Crystals.
- Pour this over your favorite ice cream, which I chose this mint chocolate chip flavor!
- You could use any coffee you’d like. I love to use espresso as well but instant coffee works well too!
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Mint Chocolate Chip Affogato
Ingredients
- 6 ounces hot water
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee
- 2 scoops mint chocolate chip ice cream
- whipped topping
- mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix together hot water and coffee.
- Place ice cream in 8 ounce cup.
- Pour coffee over ice cream.
- Top with whipped topping and mini chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately and ENJOY!
Looks for more affogato recipes?
- After Dinner Affogato super simple and easy to make!
- Easy Cinnamon Affogato Coffee, made with coconut milk and cinnamon!
- French Vanilla and Caramel Affogato, need I say more? The flavors sound AMAZING!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats
Ice cream in my coffee? And just when I thought coffee couldn’t get any better! This is amazing!
Lane and Holly (withtwospoons)
I can’t wait to try these!
Abigail Raines
That will certainly perk up my day! Yum!
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm
I love this!! Putting coffee over ice cream is perfect. The bitter and sweet are perfectly balanced.
Alyssa
Ice Cream and coffee?! That’s a really great idea! Need to try this ASAP!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner
I love mint and chocolate – this drink would be great when I need something in the afternoon!
Rachael Yerkes
This sounds so good!
marcie
I love affogatos and making one with mint chocolate chip ice cream is the best idea ever!
Nancy P.
Absolutely! Thanks Marcie!
Cathy Trochelman
I totally love this idea – coffee & dessert all in one!
Nancy P.
You got it! Thanks Cathy!
Love Bakes Good Cakes
This sounds like a great drink for these hot Arizona afternoons!!
Nancy P.
Agreed!
ashley - baker by nature
I would love to cool off with one of these right now! So yummy.
Nancy P.
Thanks Ashely!
Faith (An Edible Mosaic)
I can never say no to mint chocolate chip ice cream – love this idea so much! And yum, I don’t make affogato nearly enough!
Nancy P.
Me either on both accounts!! Thanks Faith!
Sue Schultz
Coffee, mint and chocolate? It’s can’t get any better than this! I am dying to try this. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome
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Niki @ Toot's Mom is Tired
This looks amazing. I’m so trying it!