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Affogato

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Affogato
Alternative namesAffogato al caffè
TypeDessert
Place of originItaly
Main ingredientsGelato, espresso
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Affogato (/ˌɑːfəˈɡɑːtoʊ, ˌæf-/), or more fully affogato al caffè (lit. 'drowned in coffee'),[1] is an Italian dessert comprising a scoop of gelato, either fiordilatte (plain milk-flavored) or vanilla, topped with espresso. Some variations add a shot of amaretto, bicerin, Kahlúa, or other liqueur.[2][3][4][5][6]

Variations

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Cafés usually serve the affogato in a tall glass with a narrow bottom, allowing the gelato to melt and combine with the espresso at the bottom of the glass.[6] Occasionally, coconut, berries, honeycomb, and multiple flavors of gelato are added.[7] Biscotti can also be served alongside.[8] In Italy the affogato is often categorized as a dessert, while outside of Italy restaurants and cafés categorize it as a beverage.[9] Affogatos are often consumed as a post-meal coffee-dessert combo eaten with a spoon or drunk with a straw.[10][1]

While the recipe of the affogato is more or less standard in Italy, consisting of a scoop of fiordilatte (plain milk-flavored) or vanilla gelato topped with a shot of espresso, variations exist in European and North American restaurants.[11]

Various desserts of gelato in other liquids are documented, including whisky,[12] hot chocolate, kirsch, vin santo,[13] and port wine.[14]

Etymology

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The Italian word affogato translates to “drowned", describing the process of covering gelato or ice cream in espresso [15].

Origins

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The origins of affogato are uncertain, and no specific inventor or date of invention has been established [15]. It is believed to have originated in Italian cafés, where espresso and gelato were regularly served, during the mid-1900s [15]. The dessert spread internationally in the late-1900s with the development of modern café culture [15]. English-language dictionaries document the use of affogato in 1988 [16].

See also

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Wikimedia Commons logo Media related to Affogato at Wikimedia Commons Wikibooks logo Affogato at the Wikibooks Cookbook subproject

References

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  1. 1 2 Nolan, Greg (April 26, 2018). "An Introduction to Affogato (Recipes and Tips)". I Need Coffee. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  2. ↑ Vettel, Phil (July 7, 2002). "Unfussy Fortunato; Wicker Park eatery is simply impressive". Chicago Tribune. p. 25.
  3. ↑ Gray, Joe (July 3, 2008). "Gelato + espresso = affogato". Chicago Tribune. p. 7. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  4. ↑ Leech-Black, Sarah (August 15, 2008). "An affogato to remember". Boston Globe.
  5. ↑ Parks, Stella. "Fior di Latte Gelato Recipe". www.seriouseats.com. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  6. 1 2 Powers, Deb. "Drink Guide: Affogato al Caffe". Blackout Coffee Co. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Expensive affogato and arrogant attitude". Tripadvisor. May 23, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  8. ↑ "Affogato Recipe". The Travel Bite. August 5, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Recipe Of The Day: Affogato". The Huffington Post. May 17, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  10. ↑ Schiessl, words: Courtney (July 28, 2017). "What the Heck Is an Affogato". VinePair. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
  11. ↑ Davies, Emiko (August 26, 2013). "Italian Table Talk: Gelato, affogato & some history". Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  12. ↑ Zingarelli, Nicola (1983). "affogato". Vocabulario della lingua italiana (in Italian). Zanichelli.
  13. ↑ Fedele, Fabrizia (2005). Gelaterie d'Italia del Gambero Rosso. Oltre 190 indirizzi dal Piemonte alla Sicilia. Ediz. illustrata (in Italian). G.R.H. S.p.A. ISBN 978-88-87180-88-6.
  14. ↑ L'Espresso colore (in Italian). 1970.
  15. 1 2 3 4 Marchetti, Elena (February 8, 2026). "CoffeeAffogato.com". Coffee Affogato. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Definition of AFFOGATO". www.merriam-webster.com. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
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