For an affogato, vanilla or fior di latte gelato is scooped into a chilled glass and topped with hot espresso.

It’s considered a premium ingredient that can be found on mostly fine-dining menus and at ethnic independents.

Pictured, espresso coffee is poured onto mint chocolate chip ice cream for an affogato.

And an affogato made with wedding cookie, hazelnut gelato and espresso is on the dessert menu at Juniper in Austin, Texas.