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affogato

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affogato

An affogato is an Italian coffee-based dessert that consists of a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream "drowned" in a shot of hot espresso. The name literally translates from Italian to "drowned," capturing the image of the cold, creamy scoop slowly melting into the dark, bitter coffee to create a luscious, bittersweet soup. It is typically served in a glass or a small bowl and is considered a quick, elegant treat rather than a full meal. You will most often see it on the menus of cafes and Italian restaurants; it is a popular choice for those who want a small pick-me-up that doubles as a decadent dessert.

In conversation

At a cafe

I'm feeling a bit sleepy, but I also want something sweet.

I'm feeling a bit sleepy, but I also want something sweet.

How about an affogato? It's the perfect caffeine and sugar fix.

How about an affogato? It's the perfect caffeine and sugar fix.

Suggesting an affogato as a dual-purpose treat.

After dinner at home

I have some vanilla bean ice cream in the freezer if you'd like a quick dessert?

I have some vanilla bean ice cream in the freezer if you'd like a quick dessert?

That sounds great, maybe we could pour some espresso over it to make affogatos?

That sounds great, maybe we could pour some espresso over it to make affogatos?

Using the word as a countable noun for a dessert dish.

Examples

  1. I ordered an affogato for dessert.

    I ordered an affogato for dessert.

  2. The heat of the espresso quickly melted the gelato in my affogato.

    The heat of the espresso quickly melted the gelato in my affogato.

  3. The bitter notes of the dark roast espresso provide a sophisticated contrast to the sweetness of the vanilla gelato in a well-made affogato.

    The bitter notes of the dark roast espresso provide a sophisticated contrast to the sweetness of the vanilla gelato in a well-made affogato.

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