Affogato
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| Type | Dessert |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Main ingredients | Gelato or ice cream (vanilla), espresso |
An affogato (/ˌɑːfəˈɡɑːtoʊ, ˌæf-/), known in full in Italian as (gelato) affogato al caffè[1] ('(ice cream) drowned in coffee'), is an Italian dessert comprising a scoop of plain milk-flavored (fior di latte) or vanilla gelato or ice cream topped with hot espresso. Some variations add a shot of amaretto, bicerin, Kahlúa, or other liqueur.[2][3][4][5][6]
Varieties
[edit]Though restaurants and cafés in Italy categorize the affogato as a dessert, some restaurants and cafés outside of Italy categorize it as a beverage.[7] Whether a dessert or beverage, restaurants and cafés usually serve the affogato in a tall glass with a narrow bottom, allowing the ice cream to melt and combine with the espresso at the bottom of the glass.[6] Occasionally, coconut, berries, honeycomb and multiple flavours of ice cream are added.[8] A biscotto or cookie can also be served alongside.[9] Affogati (also pluralized as "affogatos") 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 North American restaurants.[11]
Various desserts of ice cream "drowned" in other liquids are documented, including whisky,[12] hot chocolate, soda, kirsch, Vin Santo,[13] and port wine.[14]
History
[edit]The origins of the affogato are unknown,[15] but it gained popularity in Italy during the 1950s. This coincided with the industrialization of ice cream production.[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]- ^ Jump up to: a b Nolan, Greg (2018-04-26). "An Introduction to Affogato (Recipes and Tips)". I Need Coffee. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ Vettel, Phil (2002-07-07). "Unfussy Fortunato; Wicker Park eatery is simply impressive". Chicago Tribune. p. 25.
- ^ Gray, Joe (2008-07-03). "Gelato + espresso = affogato". Chicago Tribune. p. 7. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ Leech-Black, Sarah (2008-08-15). "An affogato to remember". Boston Globe.
- ^ Parks, Stella. "Fior di Latte Gelato Recipe". www.seriouseats.com. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Powers, Deb. "Drink Guide: Affogato al Caffe". Blackout Coffee Co. Retrieved 2020-10-16.
- ^ "Recipe Of The Day: Affogato". The Huffington Post. 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "Expensive affogato and arrogant attitude". Tripadvisor. 2014-05-23. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "Affogato Recipe". The Travel Bite. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ^ Schiessl, words: Courtney (2017-07-28). "What the Heck Is an Affogato". VinePair. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
- ^ Davies, Emiko (2013-08-26). "Italian Table Talk: Gelato, affogato & some history". Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ 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 (2020-07-13). "What Is An Affogato?". Perfect Daily Grind. Retrieved 2020-10-19.
- ^ Porte, Café (2021-12-02). "The history of Café Affogato and how to prepare it". Porte. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ^ "affogato". Oxford English Dictionary. 2012.
- ^ "Affogato". Merriam Webster Dictionary. Retrieved 2020-09-08.
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