An Italian coffee-based dessert consisting of a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream 'drowned' in a shot of hot espresso. It's served immediately to contrast the hot coffee with the cold cream.
From Italian 'affogato,' meaning 'drowned,' describing how the gelato is submerged in the hot espresso. This simple but elegant dessert exemplifies Italian coffee culture and the concept of combining contrasting temperatures.
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