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5-Minute Matcha Affogato (Just 2 Ingredients!)

Matcha affogato with vegan ice cream on a wooden coaster.
Ice cream + matcha = DIVINE matcha affogato in just 5 minutes. Simple but guaranteed to impress! With the option to add cranberries for a festive dessert!
Jem @ The Fruity Jem
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 scoops (vegan) vanilla ice cream or sub with coconut ice cream
  • 1-2 teaspoon matcha powder
  • 3 Tablespoons warm water (60 to 80℃, so 140°F to 175°F)
  • 2 teaspoons dried cranberries optional, for a Christmas-themed affogato

Instructions

  • Sift the matcha powder onto a matcha bowl, or any small bowl with a flat bottom.
  • Add your warm water to the matcha. Avoid boiling water since you don't want to burn the matcha. If your kettle does not come with a temperature setting, stop it when it's hot but before boiling.
  • Whisk with a matcha whisk in a zig-zag motion, moving up and down rather than in circles. Do this until bubbles form and the matcha completely dissolves, around 20-30 seconds.
    You can also use a small whisk, a handheld frother, or just shake it in a jar.
  • Scoop 2 scoops of ice cream into your transparent serving glass.
  • For a Christmas-themed affogato, sprinkle some dried cranberries on top. Otherwise, feel free to skip.
  • Slowly pour in the matcha shot over the ice cream. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

For top tips, flavor variations, step-by-step photos, serving suggestions, and other information, please see the post above.