Vietnamese Coffee Affogato
Enjoy this Italian treat served with the rich flavor of Vietnamese coffee.
Servings 1
Equipment
- Vietnamese Coffee Filter (phin)
Ingredients
- ¾ cup hot water (200° F)
- 3 tbsp medium-coarse ground coffee (Vietnamese Robusta blend is best)
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Boil water.
- Place the coffee filter over a heatproof glass.
- Add coffee to the filter, gently shake to even out the coffee. Place spreader on top, push down and turn slightly to tamp.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the hot water to your filter and wait 30 seconds to let the coffee "bloom" or expand.
- Fill the filter with the remaining hot water to just below the top. Then add the lid to the top of the filter and wait about 4 minutes for the coffee to finish brewing.
- Add two scoops of a good quality vanilla ice cream to a heatproof glass. When the coffee has finished brewing, remove the filter and pour hot coffee over ice cream and enjoy!
Notes
Use a Vietnamese robusta style coffee for best flavor. Trung Nguyen brand or Cafe du Monde coffee make for great choices. Also use a good quality vanilla ice cream with lots of flavor. Feel free to add some shaved chocolate on top for some extra flavor.