Affogato
TypeBeverage
Main ingredientsGelato or ice cream (vanilla), espresso

An affogato (/ˌɑːfəˈɡɑːtoʊ, ˌæf-/), more traditionally known as "affogato al caffè"[1] (Italian for "drowned in coffee"), is an Italian coffee-based dessert. It usually takes the form of a scoop of plain milk-flavored (fior di latte) or vanilla gelato or ice cream topped or "drowned" with a shot of hot espresso. Some variations also include a shot of amaretto, Bicerin, Kahlúa, or other liqueur.[2][3][4][5][6]

Varieties of affogato

Though restaurants and cafes in Italy categorize the affogato as a dessert, some restaurants and cafes outside of Italy categorize it as a beverage.[7] Whether a dessert or beverage, restaurants and cafes usually serve the affogato in a tall narrowing glass, allowing the fior di latte, vanilla gelato, or ice cream to melt and combine with espresso into the hollowed space in the bottom of the glass.[6] Occasionally, coconut, berries, honeycomb and multiple flavors of ice cream are added.[8] A biscotto or cookie can also be served and enjoyed alongside this beverage.[9] Affogati are often enjoyed as a post-meal coffee dessert combo eaten with a spoon and/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 fior di latte (unflavored) or vanilla gelato topped with a shot of espresso, variations exist in European and American restaurants.[11]

History

The origins of the affogato in Italian history are unknown,[12] but it gained popularity in Italy during the 1950s. This coincided with the industrialization of ice cream production.[13] In America, the word affogato was included in English dictionaries as of 1992.[14]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Nolan, Greg (2018-04-26). "An Introduction to Affogato (Recipes and Tips)". I Need Coffee. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  2. ↑ Vettel, Phil (2002-07-07). "Unfussy Fortunato; Wicker Park eatery is simply impressive". Chicago Tribune. p. 25.
  3. ↑ Gray, Joe (2008-07-03). "Gelato + espresso = affogato". Chicago Tribune. p. 7. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
  4. ↑ Leech-Black, Sarah (2008-08-15). "An affogato to remember". Boston Globe.
  5. ↑ Parks, Stella. "Fior di Latte Gelato Recipe". www.seriouseats.com. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  6. 1 2 Powers, Deb. "Drink Guide: Affogato al Caffe". Blackout Coffee Co. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
  7. ↑ "Recipe Of The Day: Affogato". The Huffington Post. 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
  8. ↑ "Expensive affogato and arrogant attitude". Tripadvisor. 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
  9. ↑ "Affogato Recipe". The Travel Bite. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
  10. ↑ Schiessl, words: Courtney (2017-07-28). "What the Heck Is an Affogato". VinePair. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
  11. ↑ Davies, Emiko (2013-08-26). "Italian Table Talk: Gelato, affogato & some history". Retrieved 2019-06-07.
  12. ↑ Petrich, Ivan Laranjeira (2020-07-13). "What Is An Affogato?". Perfect Daily Grind. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
  13. ↑ Porte, Café (2021-12-02). "The history of Café Affogato and how to prepare it". Porte. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  14. ↑ Affogato. Retrieved 2020-09-08. {{cite encyclopedia}}: |work= ignored (help)


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