In this delectable matcha affogato pick me up, warm and bright traditional matcha ever so slightly melts smooth vanilla ice cream. Get ready for a decadent vanilla and matcha float that takes less than 10 minutes to make.
Why This Recipe Works
If you love matcha, love ice cream, love ice cream floats, and need an afternoon pick-me-up, this matcha affogato rolls ALL of your favorite things into one package.
Using warm instead of boiling hot matcha keeps the ice cream firm but ever-so-slightly melts the ice cream so it lasts until the very last bite.
Using unsweetened matcha powder is perfect as it allows the ice cream to serve as the perfect amount of sweetener.
How to Make a Matcha Affogato
Start by making a traditional matcha: Add 1 teaspoon of culinary grade matcha powder to a bowl. Add a couple of tablespoons of warm or hot water and whisk to remove clumps. Add a cup more of water and whisk until frothy.
Add two or threescoops of your chosen ice cream to a glass or bowl. It’s great if it has slightly melted but kept its shape.
Pour over your warm matcha and stir with a spoon. Then, sit back and enjoy your smooth matcha affogato.
Ice Cream Flavor Suggestions
Use your favorite vanilla ice cream or one of these options! My current favorite is vanilla date ice cream, but you could double up on the matcha flavor with green tea ice cream.
More Inventive Matcha Desserts
I usually prefer a matcha afternoon treat over happy hour, and here are some of my favorites.
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Matcha Affogato
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- 12 oz water hot, not boiling
- 1 tsp matcha powder culinary grade
- 2 scoops ice cream
Instructions
- Add 1 teaspoon of culinary grade matcha powder to a bowl. Add a couple of tablespoons of warm or hot water and whisk to remove clumps. Add a cup more of water and whisk until frothy.
- Add your ice cream to a glass or bowl. Pour the matcha over the ice cream and serve!