Bowl #2 and I first discovered cold brew coffee a little over a year ago. In the midst of an epic New York heat wave (in the midst of an un-air-conditioned apartment), we thought it was nothing short of magic. Just coffee grounds, water, and time, and not only do you get to skip boiling water, waiting for coffee to cool, fiddling with coffee ice cubes — but you get a sweetly aromatic brew, full of previously unsung flavor notes, and completely different from the bitter, toasty coffee from drip machines. (If you couldn’t guess, I’m a fan.)
So when the lovely ladies at Verily Magazine asked me what I thought of a doing a cold brew affogato, I was all on board. Traditionally, affogato is served with hot espresso, but I get a little freaked every time that everything’s going to melt and end up eating the entire dessert with a mild sense of panic (casual). So I love the idea of serving it with coffee that’s already cold, and even more with cold brew, since I find it to be noticeably sweeter than regular coffee, with a hint of chocolate depending on the grounds you use. If that’s not asking to be combined with ice cream, I don’t know what is.
You can find my take on how to make cold brew concentrate and cold brew affogato here. Happy Friday! Wishing you all the loveliest weekend ahead.
Pang @ circahappy
This has to be one of my favourite thing to ‘drink’ ice cream & ‘eat’ coffee!!!!!
And may I say ‘bravo’ on all your photos here. They are beautiful, girl!!!! (say it with my accent; it’s more fun that way)
<3 <3 <3
Belinda Lo (Moonblush Baker)
mmm…. This only legal way ice cream can make it way in to breakfast sometimes. I simply love how you light your photos; so atmospheric and natural. Differently getting my cold brew on this week!
erika
HOLY CRAP CYNTHIA. YOU ARE SO FREAKING TALENTED AND I AM IN LOVE WITH ALL OF THESE PHOTOS!!!!
I CAN’T EVEN.
THEY’RE JUST. SO GREAT. AS ARE YOU. <333333333333
Michelle @ Hummingbird High
This is so, so, so absolutely stunning. I think I actually gasped out loud when I saw these pictures. Also, cold brew in place of espresso? Genius. Can’t wait to try it!
from The Lion's Den
this looks so so perfect.
Aysegul at foolproofliving.com
This is sooo creative. It is perfect for these hot summer days.
Great photography as well. As usual. 🙂
Cheers!
alanafixfeastflair
Moses, my bf, thanks you in advance. Affogato is his absolute favorite dessert and since we’re moving down South, cold brew affogato is likely his NEW favorite. As always, beautiful photos to accompany a wonderful recipe!! Thanks, Cynthia, can’t wait to try this one out!
Graham @ Glazed & Confused
Is there any room for a bowl #3?
Stop this madness. Genius, really.
I’ve totally had the same dilemma when it comes to affogato. Really, I live for affogato, but I hate melted ice cream/gelato. Pretty sure you’ve just solved every single problem I’ve ever had with this one.
molly yeh
whenever i see affogatos, i think of the affo-gay-to from big gay ice cream 🙂
yours are so beautiful!!! because i can’t drink coffee any time in the afternoon lest i’ll stay up ALL night, i have to really get my act together and accept ice cream as a breakfast food. ok, actually, i’ve accepted that already, obviously, but i’ll need to think of a good excuse for when someone catches me eating ice cream for breakfast.
HAPPY WEEKEND, LADY!
Jody and Ken
We discovered affogatos in Puglia–a great pause in a day of cycling. Lovely pics. Ken
Lindsey
what a genius idea to pair two of the yummiest things in the world! it’s a running joke of sorts in our house, that when we forget something we say, “i don’t know, a-ffog-ato…” (kind of like: i-forgot-o) 🙂
i’m a total fan of this recipe and these gorgeous photos! have a lovely lovely weekend, friend! xo
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar
I love cold brew coffee but haven’t heard of affogato! Can’t freaking wait to try it!
Ashley
OMG. I want to jump into these photos so we can hang out and eat this amazingness that you’ve created. Guhhh. Your photos kill me. In a good way. <3 <3
June Baby
Well that looks amazing! I’ve never tried making affogato, but now I will have to 🙂
Krizia
Lovely work, as always, Cynthia! PS my jaw dropped at the sight of that beautiful bokeh on your window in the side view photo of the affogatos and your Chemex (woah, that was a mouthful). 🙂
Kodiak Soled
Is it acceptable to eat this for breakfast? Seems like a fantastic way to start the day:)
Our Food Stories
ice-cream and coffee is just the perfect combination!! and it looks so delicious – we would totally love to eat it now 😀
x
laura&nora
Cate @ Chez CateyLou
Ooooh I’ve never had cold brew coffee! I really want to try it now! And then pour it all over ice cream 🙂 This looks delicious!!! Gorgeous pictures, as always. Hope you are having a fabulous weekend – it is so gorgeous outside! I need to stop looking at blogs and go do something!
Nik@ A Brown Table
I think coffee flavored ice creams in summer are absolutely the best, Cynthia! Your photos are gorgeous in this post 🙂
Millie | Add A Little
I love this Cynthia! Looks perfect for the summer and your photography is just amazing to say the least!
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Molly Jacobs
Maybe my favorite thing you’ve posted! I’ve been following your blog for a little while now, and felt compelled to comment on what I think might be the most simple, but most genius post I’ve seen all summer!
Thanks for the great idea 🙂
stephanie
how perfectly dreamy! i LOVE that you used cold brew instead of espresso 🙂
your photos make me want to sit down with you and chat over all FIVE affogatos.
Valerie
Congrats on the feature, Cynthia!! I came *this* close to being named Verily, I expel a wee chuckle every time I hear the word (and magazine mention). 😛 Cold brew coffee is da bomb!! And, thanks to you, I’m a fan girl of sweet milk + iced coffee…I’ll have to merge the love with this blithe recipe. xo
I’m almost grateful that I don’t have an ice cream maker; I know I would panic during photos & just end up sitting on my bum, sulking, whilst inhaling the “subjects.”
Bea
I’m so in love with these!!!You inspire me all the time! 🙂 Thank you!
Lynn @ The Actor's Diet
I don’t drink coffee but for some reason I’ll eat affogato!
kristie @ birchandwild.com
I have never had this dessert before, but I would love to try it. Right after I gush over you photos for the third time. Wow, they are filled with such a beautiful light and energy-so inspiring!
Elisa
Oh my goodness I love your pictures. My mouth gets watery just looking at them!
You rock girl 🙂
xo Elisa
Bowl#2
😀 !!!!!!
Sini | My Blue&White Kitchen
Affogato <3 I love this new take on it, although, I must admit that I'm a fan of that hot stuff on cold ice cream. Gorrrrrgeous pics!
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This is kind of blowing my mind! First, let me say that you have the most beautiful, cleanest looking window I have ever seen. I really love how you use it in your photography. And, this affogato looks so decadent; a true match made in heaven.
xoxo