
Moka Pot Tiramisu Affogato
A creamy tiramisu-inspired dessert with hot moka pot coffee and sweet mascarpone cream
July 17, 2025
Love tiramisu and coffee? This Moka Pot Tiramisu Affogato combines two Italian classics into one incredible dessert. Fresh moka pot coffee is poured over creamy mascarpone-laden ice cream and dusted with rich cocoa powder for an indulgent treat.
This recipe comes together in minutes using your trusty moka pot and quality coffee. We use a medium-dark roast to complement the sweet mascarpone mixture and ladyfinger crumbs. Perfect for dinner parties or whenever you want to impress coffee-loving friends!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe brings the coffee shop experience right to your kitchen!
- Ready in just 15 minutes
- Uses simple Italian coffee brewing method
- Combines classic tiramisu flavors with hot coffee
- Perfect for entertaining guests

Moka Pot Tiramisu Affogato
A creamy tiramisu-inspired dessert with hot moka pot coffee and sweet mascarpone cream
Tiramisu, Affogato, Moka Pot Coffee, Italian Dessert, Coffee Dessert, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- Moka pot
- Coffee grinder
- Serving glasses
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Fine mesh sieve for cocoa dusting
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons ground coffee (medium-dark roast)
- 1 cup water for moka pot
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 4 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 2 ladyfingers, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons marsala wine (optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Mix mascarpone cheese with sugar until smooth
- Brew coffee in moka pot according to manufacturer's instructions
- Place crumbled ladyfingers in the bottom of two serving glasses
- If using, drizzle marsala wine over the ladyfinger crumbs
- Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream in each glass
- Dollop mascarpone mixture over ice cream
- Pour hot moka pot coffee over the ice cream
- Dust generously with cocoa powder and serve immediately
Pro Tips
- Use freshly ground coffee for the best flavor in your moka pot
- Chill your serving glasses beforehand to keep the ice cream from melting too quickly
- Layer the ladyfinger crumbs at the bottom for extra texture
- Don't skip the cocoa powder dusting - it adds the signature tiramisu finish
Calories: 385kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 142mg, Iron: 1mg