--- title: "Affogato: dessert and digestif in one cup | Latte’Da" description: "A scoop of vanilla bean gelato, a fresh shot of espresso poured over the top, and about thirty seconds to enjoy it before it changes shape. The simplest dessert on our menu, and almost always the favorite." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FoodEstablishment", "name": "Latte’Da Mobile Espresso & Breakfast Catering", "url": "https://mylatteda.com/", "description": "Hand-crafted espresso and breakfast confections for Colorado Front Range weddings, offices, and events. 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The simplest dessert on our menu, and almost always the favorite. ![Featured photo for the Latte’Da article: Affogato: dessert and digestif in one cup](https://movlgvdwpmhaudajiarc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-media/covers/ai-1781721310622-f0m16j.png) Of every dessert we serve, the affogato is the one that stops conversation. The gelato goes in first, the espresso is pulled fresh and poured over the top at the bar, and for a moment nobody talks — they just watch the white turn caramel at the edges. ## One scoop, one shot, no shortcuts The word _affogato_ means "drowned" in Italian, and the recipe is exactly that literal: vanilla bean gelato, a shot of espresso, and nothing else. No syrups, no garnish, no whipped cream. It works because both halves are good on their own — the gelato is dense and properly cold, and the espresso is pulled fresh at your event from the same beans that go into every latte we serve that day. ## Why we serve it at the bar, not pre-made An affogato has a window of about thirty seconds where it is at its best — long enough for the espresso to start melting the gelato, short enough that the bottom of the cup is still cold. Plated ahead, it becomes coffee soup. So we pull the shot the moment you order it, pour it tableside, and hand you a spoon. ## When it belongs on the menu - **Weddings** — a late-evening alternative (or addition) to a traditional dessert table. - **Corporate dinners** — the dessert and the after-dinner coffee in one course. - **Private parties** — guests who say they don't want dessert almost always say yes to this. > "Dessert and digestif in one cup" is how we describe it on the menu, and it's the most accurate sentence on the page. ## Pairs well with If you want a full Italian-inspired finish, pair the affogato with our **Biscotti & Espresso** on the side, or build a small dessert flight around it with the **Tiramisu** and a few **Peanut Butter Tartelettes**. 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