What Is an Affogato? The 2-Ingredient Italian Espresso Dessert
An affogato is a scoop of vanilla gelato “drowned” in a freshly pulled shot of hot espresso. It is one of the simplest Italian coffee desserts: two ingredients, under 5 minutes, and the result is greater than the sum of its parts. The name comes from the Italian affogare — to drown. The hot espresso melts the edges of the cold gelato, creating a warm, bitter-sweet sauce that pools at the bottom of the glass. You eat it with a spoon and drink the rest. ...