Ohhhh, this drink. This drink is my latest obsession. I made it for my very good friend Bev who is having twins. Two babies! Today, a bunch of bloggers are throwing her a virtual baby shower. We wish we could all go to Bev’s house and touch her belly and pet her beautiful face, but instead, we gather on the internet and bake in her honor.
I made Bev this gulp-able affogato drink. Affogato is essentially a hot drink poured over a cold thing, typically espresso over vanilla gelato. Regular affogato is fantastic, but I felt like we could do better for Bev.
What we have here for Bev+2 is homemade peppermint ice cream (a small batch, of course), and rich hot chocolate with a shot of espresso poured in. It’s like a mocha from Starbucks with a big scoop of peppermint ice cream on top. We just one-upped Starbucks.
Bev: I love ya. To the moon and back. I maintain my opinion that your gorgeous face, beautiful smile and overflowing talent should be in the movies. You make me laugh more than all of the episodes of Saturday Night Live put together. I’m so incredibly happy that you are bringing TWO babies into this world. You and Aaron should have 100 babies, because we need more people like you two in this world. And when Natalie and Will are teenagers and complaining about you not being fair, I will tell them about this one time in downtown Nashville….
Peppermint Mocha Affogato
This drink is my latest obsession! Easy to make and so delicious!
Ingredients
For the peppermint ice cream:
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups milk (whole is best)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 drop red food coloring (optional)
For the espresso hot cocoa:
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups milk (any type)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 shots of espresso (or 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder)
Instructions
- First, make the ice cream. Make sure the bowl of your ice cream maker is frozen solid at least overnight.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the heavy cream and milk over low heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar. Whisk very well for about 2 minutes, until the mixture thickens, becomes pale yellow, and falls off the whisk in ribbons. Next, slowly pour in the warm heavy cream and milk mixture, whisking constantly. Pour the entire mixture back into the saucepan. Cook until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon, about 5-7 minutes over low heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon.
- When the mixture has thickened, remove from the heat and stir in the peppermint extract and red food coloring, if desired. Cover and chill in the fridge at least 4-6 hours.
- Pour the custard into the ice cream machine and churn and make the ice cream according to your ice cream maker's instruction manual. Freeze solid for at least 4 hours after churning. You can make the ice cream 1 week in advance.
- When ready to serve, make the espresso hot cocoa. In a small saucepan, combine the cocoa powder and powdered sugar. Whisk together, and slowly pour in the milk while whisking constantly. Turn the heat to medium and cook until steaming. Remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla and espresso. (If using the espresso powder instead, stir it in with the cocoa powder).
- To serve, scoop peppermint ice cream into serving dish. Pour hot cocoa on top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 919Total Fat: 49gSaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 413mgSodium: 329mgCarbohydrates: 95gFiber: 2gSugar: 66gProtein: 27g
This is my official christmas drink now. It’s official.
I’m not having twins, but could you make these for me too? I need a new obsession.
I’m so glad that you told me what a Affogato is! I was like, dang, she’s fancy! These sound AMAZING!
This is incredible! Seriously, Bev is a lucky girl to have this included in her baby shower! :)
I just want to say affogato affogato affogato over and over. These look so good my face hurts. Christine, thank you SO much for being a part of this insanely awesome shower! I’m absolutely beside myself my right now. Kinda freaking.
And that one time in downtown Nashville? Shhhhhh. ;)
xo!
Just – wow.. I need this for breakfast!!
This looks fabulous!! One of my favorite holiday flavor is peppermint! I must try!
How good does this sound? Too good! Perfect dessert, ice cream and coffee in one : )
This sounds fantastic! Congrats to Bev too!
Oh man, this looks too good. Congratulations Bev and Aaron!
So much congrats to Bev and her sweet bebes! This affogato is a perfect way to celebrate. I love the festive flavor :)
Is it rude to steal a drink from a pregnant lady? Because I kind of want this…
Dear me, I would drink at least a dozen of these! I guess that means it wouldn’t be a small batch of ice cream then… ;)
What an amazing sounding (and looking!) drink! So festive!
how adorable. I am so excited for Bev’s + 2.
Love this winter weather affogato! Perfect for a party or anytime!
This is fantastic. Will you hate me if I add some booze?
Oh no, I’d love you even more for it! ;)
This looks gorgeous and very decadent! Congrats to Bev!
I’m done having babies, but would LOVE to drink one of these! Yum!
Affogato is the best!! And this one is over the top! I love it, so festive.
Thanks so much for being part of Bev’s celebration today!!
this is GORGEOUS!!! I love affogato and the idea of adding peppermint is lovely!
Ohh yes, serve me up one (fine, TWO) of these!!
Oh yum – what a fun idea for a Christmas- season baby shower!
Omg. Are you kidding me? I could bathe in that! WANT. This celebration was so much fun!
Gorgeous times infinity… love, love, LOVE the thought of peppermint and mocha together :9
Now why can’t I make one appear before me right now!?! This looks so good. Perfect for a cozy night in with the husband!
Affo-Idon’tevenknowbutgivemeaspoonimmediately. Dude. Peppermint mochas are my shiiiiizzz. And this looks incrediballs. If I pretend I’m having babies will you make me this every day?
It’s really not smart to be looking through all the blogs late at night. I now have a HUGE craving for this! Sounds amazing!
this. i need this for breakfast.
This drinks belongs at every baby shower now and forever more. Amen. (PS. Congrats Bev!!!!)
These are beautiful! Perfect holiday cheer for a baby shower:)
Stopping on the way home for peppermint ice cream!! You haved just ruined my Christmas diet attempt!
Awwww, so sorry. Enjoy ;) Life is better with sugar, hehehe!
Cheers to Bev and her set of twinsieeees! I’m so excited for her! I had never heard of an affogato and now I want to make its acquaintance…in my mouth….all the time. That homemade peppermint ice cream? Shoot me dead.
Oh, dear, this sounds fantastic!! Lucky Bev!!
Wow upon wow! I love this so much!!! It’s beautiful! <3 <3
I could have this drink every single day, all year long!
Love me an affogato…and what a great one this is! Bev is gonna need some caffeine; this should do it! :)
I love this drink recipe :) so yummy and cozy!
This affogato sounds amazing! I love the traditional affogato, but I gotta say, the peppermint ice cream really kicks it up a notch. Congrats to Bev!