The affogato coffee — is it a dessert or is it a coffee drink? If you ask me, it’s both, and there’s no bad time to consume this delicious Italian dessert. Inspired by the Italian term ...

Well, we're here to find out. Let's go. Hallie Meyer: An affogato is a scoop of ice cream or two with a shot of espresso poured over it. In Italy, it's served at all of these café-bar gelatorias.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Just before serving, make the affogato: Scoop 1 heaping scoop frozen yogurt into 4 small bowls. Pour 1 shot hot espresso into each bowl so it pools around scoop ...

What happens when your after-dinner coffee collides with a cocktail? You get the Affogato Martini, a dreamy and boozy concoction that is part dessert, part pick-me-up, and completely irresistible.

4. Serve and enjoy your affogato, fresh, cold and warm... all at the same time! Note: The trick to truly enjoy your affogato is to eat the gelato or ice cream with the espresso before it melts.