Definition of affogato
: an Italian dessert of vanilla ice cream over which espresso has been poured
The affogato can be sipped slowly or eaten with a spoon and is a great way to enjoy dessert, coffee, and an after-dinner drink all in one.— Philip Johnson, Bistro, 2004
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The first known use of affogato was in 1992
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