An affogato is an Italian dessert made with two main ingredients: vanilla ice cream or gelato and espresso.
To prepare it, you simply pour a shot of espresso directly over top of a scoop of ice cream or gelato, served in a small cup or glass with a spoon.
We substitute the espresso for matcha for a modern twist on the classic, making for a delicious matcha affogato afternoon pick-me-up!
A caffeinated dessert pick-me-up This matcha affogato is a delicious dessert, with an added boost of energy!
Just the single teaspoon of matcha used in this recipe contains around 70 mg of caffeine.
The perfect amount of caffeine to wake you up without overdoing it!
The same way coffee is often paired with desserts, matcha can too be paired with a variety of flavors.
The slightly bitter, grassy taste of matcha balances out the sweetness of desserts, making the flavors more complex and enjoyable.
According to Reader's Digest, “caffeine works by blocking nerve cell membrane receptors”.
This not only helps combat tiredness, but also helps to suppress your appetite, making it easier to enjoy a small dessert without feeling overly full.