How to Make Affogato with Spiked Stout (Coffee Recipe)

Affogato is a simple Italian dessert that combines a scoop of gelato with hot espresso to create a cupful of bittersweet heaven.

And while affogato is perfection on its own, we're going to take this classic treat a step further by making a "grown-up" version: Spiked Stout Affogato, which adds amaretto liqueur, chocolate stout, whipped cream, and dark chocolate.

The process is so simple, it can hardly be called a 'recipe' -- more of an 'assembly' guide. But it's definitely something worth trying. And in my opinion, it's the perfect dessert for chillier fall and winter months. There's just something about melting ice cream that warms the soul. And it's the perfect dessert recipe for entertaining because it's so easy to make and requires almost no cooking (unless you want to count brewing coffee as 'cooking').

If you don't have access to an espresso machine, moka pot or double-strength coffee is a good alternative. You can also use standard ice cream if you don't have gelato available.