Affogato (), or more fully (), is an Italian

dessert Dessert is a course (food), course that concludes a meal; the course consists of sweet foods, such as cake, biscuit, ice cream, and possibly a beverage, such as dessert wine or liqueur. Some cultures sweeten foods that are more commonly umami, ...

comprising a scoop of

gelato Gelato (; ; ) refers to a specific type of ice cream of Italian origin. In Italian, ''Gelato'' is the common word for all types of ice cream. Artisanal gelato in Italy generally contains 6–9% butterfat, which is lower than other styles of ...

, either (plain milk-flavored) or

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, topped with

espresso Espresso (, ) is a concentrated form of coffee produced by forcing hot water under high pressure through finely ground coffee beans. Originating in Italy, espresso has become one of the most popular coffee-brewing methods worldwide. It is cha ...

. Some variations add a shot of amaretto, , Kahlúa, or other

liqueur A liqueur ( , ; ) is an alcoholic drink composed of Liquor, spirits (often rectified spirit) and additional flavorings such as sugar, fruits, herbs, and spices. Often served with or after dessert, they are typically heavily sweetened and un-age ...

Varieties

Cafés usually serve the affogato in a tall glass with a narrow bottom, allowing the

to melt and combine with the espresso at the bottom of the glass. Occasionally, coconut, berries, honeycomb, and multiple flavors of gelato are added. Biscotti can also be served alongside. In Italy the affogato is often categorized as a dessert, while outside of Italy restaurants and cafés categorize it as a beverage. Affogatos are often enjoyed as a post-meal coffee-dessert combo eaten with a spoon or drunk with a straw. While the recipe of the affogato is more or less standard in Italy, consisting of a scoop of (plain milk-flavored) or

gelato topped with a shot of

, variations exist in European and North American restaurants. Various desserts of gelato in other liquids are documented, including

whisky Whisky or whiskey is a type of liquor made from Fermentation in food processing, fermented grain mashing, mash. Various grains (which may be Malting, malted) are used for different varieties, including barley, Maize, corn, rye, and wheat. Whisky ...

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, soda,

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, vin santo, and

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History

The origins of the affogato are unknown. English-language dictionaries document the use of ''affogato'' in 1988.

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