Affogato

I stopped at The Simply Seattle Chocolate Box today for a traditional order of coconut gelato and was turned on to a new Italian dessert, affogato.

Affogato in Italian means to drown, and it is prepared by selecting a scoop of your favorite gelato, then drowning it with a shot of espresso. The rich flavor of the gelato balances the bitter taste of espresso, while still reaping the benefits of java.

I had a coconut affogato, and would recommend it if your a fan of coconut. Other variations to try: cinnamon, vanilla, or chocolate.