Affogato
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| Alternative names | Affogato al caffè |
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| Type | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Main ingredients | Gelato, espresso |
Affogato (/ˌɑːfəˈɡɑːtoʊ, ˌæf-/), or more fully affogato al caffè (lit. 'drowned in coffee'),[1] is an Italian dessert comprising a scoop of gelato, either fiordilatte (plain milk-flavored) or vanilla, topped with espresso. Some variations add a shot of amaretto, bicerin, Kahlúa, or other liqueur.[2][3][4][5][6]
Variations
[edit]Cafés usually serve the affogato in a tall glass with a narrow bottom, allowing the gelato to melt and combine with the espresso at the bottom of the glass.[6] Occasionally, coconut, berries, honeycomb, and multiple flavors of gelato are added.[7] Biscotti can also be served alongside.[8] In Italy the affogato is often categorized as a dessert, while outside of Italy restaurants and cafés categorize it as a beverage.[9] Affogatos are often consumed as a post-meal coffee-dessert combo eaten with a spoon 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 fiordilatte (plain milk-flavored) or vanilla gelato topped with a shot of espresso, variations exist in European and North American restaurants.[11]
Various desserts of gelato in other liquids are documented, including whisky,[12] hot chocolate, kirsch, vin santo,[13] and port wine.[14]
Origins
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The origins of the affogato are unknown.[15][16] English-language dictionaries document the use of affogato in 1988.[17][18]
See also
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Media related to Affogato at Wikimedia Commons
Affogato at the Wikibooks Cookbook subproject
References
[edit]- 1 2 Nolan, Greg (April 26, 2018). "An Introduction to Affogato (Recipes and Tips)". I Need Coffee. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ↑ Vettel, Phil (July 7, 2002). "Unfussy Fortunato; Wicker Park eatery is simply impressive". Chicago Tribune. p. 25.
- ↑ Gray, Joe (July 3, 2008). "Gelato + espresso = affogato". Chicago Tribune. p. 7. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- ↑ Leech-Black, Sarah (August 15, 2008). "An affogato to remember". Boston Globe.
- ↑ Parks, Stella. "Fior di Latte Gelato Recipe". www.seriouseats.com. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- 1 2 Powers, Deb. "Drink Guide: Affogato al Caffe". Blackout Coffee Co. Retrieved October 16, 2020.
- ↑ "Expensive affogato and arrogant attitude". Tripadvisor. May 23, 2014. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- ↑ "Affogato Recipe". The Travel Bite. August 5, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
- ↑ "Recipe Of The Day: Affogato". The Huffington Post. May 17, 2013. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- ↑ Schiessl, words: Courtney (July 28, 2017). "What the Heck Is an Affogato". VinePair. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
- ↑ Davies, Emiko (August 26, 2013). "Italian Table Talk: Gelato, affogato & some history". Retrieved June 7, 2019.
- ↑ Zingarelli, Nicola (1983). "affogato". Vocabulario della lingua italiana (in Italian). Zanichelli.
- ↑ Fedele, Fabrizia (2005). Gelaterie d'Italia del Gambero Rosso. Oltre 190 indirizzi dal Piemonte alla Sicilia. Ediz. illustrata (in Italian). G.R.H. S.p.A. ISBN 978-88-87180-88-6.
- ↑ L'Espresso colore (in Italian). 1970.
- ↑ Petrich, Ivan Laranjeira (July 13, 2020). "What Is An Affogato?". Perfect Daily Grind. Retrieved October 19, 2020.
- ↑ Porte, Café (December 2, 2021). "The history of Café Affogato and how to prepare it". Porte. Retrieved December 31, 2022.
- ↑ "affogato". Oxford English Dictionary. 2012.
- ↑ "Affogato". Merriam Webster Dictionary. Retrieved September 8, 2020.
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