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An affogato (Italian for "drowned") is an Italian coffee -based dessert. It usually takes the form of a scoop of vanilla gelato or ice cream topped or "drowned" with a shot of hot espresso. Some variations also include a shot of amaretto, Bicerin, or other liqueur.

Though restaurants and cafes in Italy categorize the affogato as a dessert, some restaurants and cafes outside Italy categorise it as a beverage. Occasionally, coconut, berries, honeycomb and multiple flavours of ice cream are added.

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "affogato" entered the English language in 1992.

While the recipe of the affogato is more or less standard in Italy, consisting of a scoop of vanilla gelato topped with a shot of espresso, variations exist in European and American restaurants. Chef Jamie Oliver suggests using scoops of vanilla ice cream sprinkled with roasted almonds, amaretti or biscotti biscuits, drenched in pecan and roast Arabica coffee. He also suggests placing leftovers of Christmas desserts such as chocolate mousse, tart, pie or pudding below the scoop of ice cream.