affogato

Affogato (), or more fully '''' (), is an Italian dessert comprising a scoop of gelato, either (plain milk-flavored) or vanilla, topped with espresso. Some variations add a shot of amaretto, , Kahlúa, or other liqueur.

==Variations== 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. Occasionally, coconut, berries, honeycomb, and multiple flavors of gelato are added. Biscotti can also be served alongside. In Italy the affogato is often categorized as a dessert, while outside of Italy restaurants and cafés categorize it as a beverage. Affogatos are often enjoyed as a post-meal coffee-dessert combo eaten with a spoon or drunk with a straw.