Strawberry Matcha Affogato
Recipe from Sunny Cho
A layered twist on the classic affogato—this version swaps espresso for earthy matcha and vanilla gelato for strawberry-pink peppercorn ice cream. Fruity, creamy, and herbaceous, it’s a deeply satisfying dessert that feels like a little celebration in a cup.
Watch the Recipe
4-24 hours
10 minutes
4
What You'll Need
Ingredients
3 cups heavy cream
1 (13 oz) jar strawberry preserves
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon pink peppercorns, plus more for garnish
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon ceremonial-grade matcha
2 teaspoons hot water (165°F to 170°F)
Directions
Step 1
In your Blender, combine the heavy cream, strawberry preserves, vanilla, pink peppercorns, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Step 2
Pour the mixture into a shallow baking dish and freeze for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
Step 3
When ready to serve, sift the matcha powder into a small bowl. Heat the water to 165–170°F. Whisk the matcha in a zig-zag motion until frothy and smooth.
Step 4
Scoop the strawberry ice cream into coupe glasses or small dessert bowls . Pour the freshly whisked matcha over the top.
Step 5
Garnish with a pinch of crushed pink peppercorns. Serve immediately.
Sunny Cho
Sunny Cho is a Los Angeles-based food stylist and celebrity chef, known for her work on Food Network and HBO shows like Guy’s Grocery Games and Selena + Chef. She’s traveled the world creating recipes and hosting events for top athletes, chefs, and brands. With a passion for Asian, Middle Eastern, and Italian cuisines, Sunny brings a global flair to everything she creates.
