Sherry Affogato Recipe with Raisins & Prunes
This Sherry Affogato recipe is an incredibly simple yet elegant dessert to make. Try adding a few sherry soaked raisins & prunes or a few chunks of chocolate brownie to elevate this stylish dessert further.Click the Toggle for US weights & measures.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 272kcal
For the Boozy Fruit
- 30 g Raisins
- 2 Dried prunes pitted
- 30 ml Pedro Ximénez sherry
- ½ teaspoon Orange zest
For the Sherry Affogato
- 4 Scoops vanilla ice cream Hard - not soft serve
- 100 ml Pedro Ximénez sherry
Make the Boozy Fruit
Chop the prunes into pieces the same size and the raisins
Put all ingredients into a small sealable jar and mix
Seal and set aside for at least 24 hours, but longer doesn't hurt. Stir a few times
Store in the fridge for up to 1 month
Make the Sherry Affogato
Chill the serving glass for 15 minutes
When ready to serve put a scoop if ice cream into each glass
Top with ¼ of the Pedro Ximénez sherry
Divide the fruit between the glass and serve
Serve straight away with small spoons
Expert Tips
- For best results, give some thought to your glassware. For the coffee version, it is essential to chill the glass so that the ice cream doesn’t melt too quickly. Here, though it is less imperative, I still suggest chilled serving glasses to allow the diners to linger over their unbelievably tasty sherry affogato dessert
- Use only Pedro Ximénez sherry - it's unique and the only sherry suitable for this recipe in my opinion
- Vegan ice cream can also be used. If serving to vegan diners ensure that your sherry is also vegan - not all are
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg