The Wagamama Popcorn Affogato is a creative dessert that blends creamy sweetness with bold coffee flavor. It features smooth vanilla ice cream drizzled with rich condensed milk and finished with a shot of hot espresso poured over the top. As the espresso melts the ice cream, it creates a silky, coffee-infused treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and intensity, offering a warm-and-cold dessert experience.
Ingredients
Vanilla ice cream | condensed milk | hot espresso
Nutritional Information
The Popcorn Affogato is a dessert-style treat that combines creamy ice cream with a shot of hot espresso, finished with popcorn for a unique mix of sweet, bitter, and crunchy textures. With its blend of dairy, sugar, and caffeine, reviewing the nutritional information below helps you understand how this indulgent dessert fits into your daily calorie and sugar intake.
| Values | Per Serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| energy (kcal) | 225 | 157 |
| Energy (kj) | 946 | 659 |
| protein (g) | 4.8 | 3.3 |
| carb (g) | 29.1 | 20.3 |
| of which sugars (g) | 27.5 | 19.2 |
| fat (g) | 9.8 | 6.8 |
| sat fat (g) | 5.7 | 4.0 |
| sodium (g) | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| salt (g) | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| fibre (g) | 0.6 | 0.4 |
Allergens
Contains: Milk
Adults and youth aged 13 and older typically require an average of 2,000 calories per day to meet their energy needs. Children between the ages of 4 and 12 generally need around 1,500 calories daily. However, these are only averages, and individual calorie needs may vary depending on various factors.
Is It a Healthy Choice?
Popcorn Affogato is a moderate dessert choice that can fit into a balanced diet when enjoyed occasionally. At 225 calories per serving, it is one of the lighter options within the Wagamama dessert menu, making it easier to include than many richer cakes or ice cream desserts. However, its nutritional profile is still driven more by sugar than by beneficial nutrients.
The dessert provides 4.8g of protein, which offers only a small contribution to fullness. It contains 9.8g of fat, including 5.7g of saturated fat, so it is still an indulgent treat despite its lower calorie count. Sugar is relatively high at 27.5g, while fibre is low at just 0.6g, meaning it offers little support for digestive balance or long-lasting satiety.
On the positive side, salt is very low at 0.2g, so sodium is not a major concern. Popcorn Affogato is best suited to diners looking for a lighter sweet finish rather than a large dessert. It works well after a balanced lunch or dinner and can fit into an overall healthy diet occasionally. Those limiting sugar, saturated fat, or desserts should enjoy it in moderation rather than as an everyday choice.
What Does It Taste Like?
Wagamama Popcorn Affogato has a sweet, creamy, and slightly bitter flavor. The ice cream brings a soft vanilla-style sweetness, while the coffee adds a warm roasted edge. The popcorn gives it a buttery, caramel-like note that makes the dessert feel playful and rich. It tastes sweet at first, then the coffee cuts through with a deeper, more grown-up finish. Each spoonful feels like a mix of dessert, coffee, and a light cinema-style sweetness.
The texture is cool, creamy, and lightly crunchy. The ice cream melts smoothly as the hot coffee runs through it, creating a silky, milky sauce. The popcorn adds small crisp bites that break up the softness. Some pieces stay crunchy, while others soften slightly as they touch the ice cream and coffee. The contrast makes it more interesting than a plain scoop of ice cream. Each bite feels creamy, warm, cold, sweet, and gently crisp.
For anyone who enjoys food that’s fresh, bold, and full of flavor, Wagamama is always worth a visit. Each dish is made with care, using high-quality ingredients that bring out the best in every bite. If you’re ready to explore more delicious options, check out Wagamama full menu and find your next favorite dish!
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