Moka Pot Affogato with Salted Miso Caramel
A rich coffee dessert with creamy gelato and savory-sweet miso caramel sauce
July 16, 2025
Love affogato? This creative twist combines rich Moka pot espresso with creamy vanilla gelato, topped with a unique salted miso caramel that adds an amazing umami kick to your favorite coffee dessert.
It's surprisingly simple to make at home. Just brew strong coffee in your Moka pot (medium-dark roast works best), then pour it over premium vanilla gelato. The homemade miso caramel comes together in minutes and adds that perfect sweet-savory balance. Perfect for dinner parties or when you want to treat yourself!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary affogato! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect balance of sweet, bitter, and umami flavors
- Easy to make with basic kitchen equipment
- Impressive presentation for dinner parties
- Customizable with different gelato flavors
Moka Pot Affogato with Salted Miso Caramel
A rich coffee dessert with creamy gelato and savory-sweet miso caramel sauce
Affogato, Moka Pot Coffee, Miso Caramel, Italian Dessert, Coffee Dessert, Fusion Dessert
Equipment
- Moka pot
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Serving glasses
- Ice cream scoop
- Measuring spoons and cups
Ingredients
- 2 scoops premium vanilla gelato
- 4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee grounds
- 1 cup water for Moka pot
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Fill the Moka pot base with hot water up to the valve
- Add coffee grounds to the filter basket, don't tamp
- Assemble Moka pot and brew coffee on medium heat
- For the miso caramel, heat sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until amber colored
- Carefully whisk in butter until melted
- Add heavy cream slowly while whisking
- Stir in miso paste and sea salt until smooth
- Place one scoop of gelato in each serving glass
- Pour hot coffee over gelato
- Drizzle with warm miso caramel sauce
- Serve immediately
Pro Tips
- Use a medium-dark roast coffee for the best flavor balance
- Let the miso caramel cool slightly before serving to prevent the gelato from melting too quickly
- Warm your serving glasses with hot water (then dry) before assembling
- Store leftover miso caramel in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
Calories: 385kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 390mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 41g, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT10M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT25M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
