Affogato
Italian · Western Europe
NO_COOK
8/10
Vanilla gelato drowned in hot espresso — 2 ingredients, perfect.
Why It Works
Temperature contrast and flavor contrast in one: hot/cold, bitter/sweet, liquid/solid.
Key Ingredients
vanilla gelato
espresso
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