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This classic Italian dessert, called caffè affogato (which means “drowned coffee”), couldn’t be simpler. Just two ingredients (or three if you add a splash of liqueur, which I highly recommend) come together to make something much better than the sum of their parts. Creamy vanilla gelato or ice cream topped with a hot shot of espresso—it’s the perfect after-dinner treat when you want something fancy-ish but don’t want to lift a finger.
