The heady aroma of the beans enjoyed straight-up or steamed with milk and sugar into a foamy concoction, makes for a delightful start to the day. Coffee is not just any beverage but almost a ritual, and there is a considerable amount of skills required to master the perfect cup of coffee, right from sourcing the beans and grinding them, to brewing the liquor. What are you waiting for? Put this ultimate guide to use and try all the delicious recipes now! Wanna know how coffee for face works? Read this article and check yourself.
10 Unique Coffee Recipes To Be Your Own Barista
1. Irish Coffee
Irish coffee is a bewitching combination of sweet, whiskey-laced coffee through softly-whipped cream. Very simple, very indulgent, very delicious.
Ingredients:
- 50 ml unsweetened cold whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons of soft brown sugar
- 50 ml Irish whiskey
- 1 cup freshly brewed coffee
- To sprinkle nutmeg (optional)
Method:
- Fill a tall glass (traditionally with a stem) with hot boiling water, leave it to stand and then pour away the water.
- Whip the cream until the bubbles disappear and it has just started to thicken and form ribbons underneath the whisk. Put it back in the refrigerator.
- Dissolve the sugar in 2 tablespoons of hot water in a small pan and bring it to a boil. Add some freshly brewed rich coffee and stir. Then remove from heat and stir in the whiskey.
- Pour the mixture of whiskey, sugar, and coffee into the bottom of the pre-heated glass.
- Take the cold cream out of the fridge, whisk once again, then pour it on over the back of a spoon (to prevent it from sinking) until you hit the rim of the glass.
- Grate a little nutmeg over the top and serve immediately.
2. Coffee Smoothie
This 6 ingredients smoothie will definitely make your mornings better! The smoothie is ready in 5 minutes and is as healthy as it can be. If the smoothie is too thick, you can add either more coffee or milk to loosen it. If your smoothie is too thin, just add in a few ice cubes and re-blend. Using a frozen banana will help keep your smoothie creamy and thick, so it’s always good to have those ready to grab from the freezer.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 300 ml milk
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon of coffee
- Ice (as per choice)
- 1 tablespoon of nut butter
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
Method:
- Once you have all the ingredients gathered, add them to a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth.
- That’s it — and your perfect morning coffee smoothie is ready to enjoy.
3. Espresso Martini
This might just end up being your favourite cocktail ever, it’s sweet and honestly delicious!
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 30 ml Kahlua
- 30 ml vodka
- 20 ml espresso shot
- 15 ml sugar syrup
Method:
- Shake all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker along with a few ice cubes.
- Pour into a chilled martini glass and garnish with 3 coffee beans on top.
4. Iced Mocha Latte
Coffee? Yes, please! The most popular beverage of all time with lots of ice is all you need this summer.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cold-brew coffee
- ½ cup of unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder
- Ice cubes
Method:
- Take a small glass and combine the cocoa powder with cold water, mix it and remove the lumps.
- Fill a big glass or mason jar with ice.
- Take the cold-brewed coffee and fill the glass.
- Add the milk and cocoa powder mixture.
- Add sugar if you’d like and serve with ice.
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5. Filter Coffee
Why spend money when you can prepare filter coffee, as good as the shops, at home? Try this simple recipe and satiate your coffee desire.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup coffee powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk
- Sugar to taste
Method:
- Place coffee powder in the perforated container that comes on top and place the container on the lower container.
- Boil the water and pour immediately over the powder.
- Place the press over it, cover and leave to drip into the lower container.
- When the entire solution has drained into the lower container, heat the milk and mix it into the solution.
- Serve with the desired amount of sugar.
6. Cold Brew
Give yourself a fresh morning with cold brew coffee. All it takes is a little time and patience for a perfect cup of cold brew in the comfort of your home.
Preparation Time: 16 to 18 hours (to let your cold brew steep)
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 80 gms whole coffee beans
- Coldwater, plus more for serving
Method:
- Grind coffee beans into a coarse grind. Place into a large pitcher. Add water and stir.
- Cover with plastic wrap or cheesecloth and let sit at room temperature for 16 to 18 hours.
- Line a fine-mesh strainer with a cheesecloth or coffee filter and strain cold brew. Discard solids.
- Pour ½ cup cold brew over ice and stir in ¼ cup of water. Add additional water or milk as desired.
7. Spice Coffee
Put all your desi ingredients in your cup of coffee and get a healthy as well as a tasty drink. Put a cardamom twist and give your tastebuds a nice surprise.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 50 gms freshly ground coffee
- 2 teaspoons cardamom powder
- 3 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped
- 200 ml milk
- 1½ teaspoon sugar
- 4 tablespoons cream
- 25 gms chocolate, grated
Method:
- Combine coffee, 1½ teaspoon cardamom powder and ginger. Brew in 1 litre of water.
- Heat milk and sugar until a scalding point.
- Pour in the hot coffee with the milk.
- Whip cream and ½ teaspoon of cardamom powder together.
- Spoon over the coffee.
- Serve with grated chocolate on the top.
8. Cappuccino Coffee
A large cuppa coffee at the breakfast table can make your morning bliss. But why wait to go out and buy a coffee when you can make one at home?
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cups of strong coffee
- Sugar – to taste
- Ground cinnamon
Method:
- In a saucepan, heat the milk and the cinnamon stick just until the milk comes to a boil.
- Turn the heat down and let the milk simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon stick from the heated milk.
- Pour ½ cup of coffee into the cup and add sugar to taste.
- Now pour the hot milk, raising it high.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon and serve hot.
9. Instant Coffee
A refreshing cup of coffee made in a jiffy. This coffee can be your morning fix that can be prepared in just five minutes and in mere four ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of instant coffee
- 2-3 teaspoons of water
- 1 cup of milk
- Sugar as per choice
Method:
- Mix 1 teaspoon of instant coffee per cup of hot water or hot water and milk solution.
- Serve hot with the desired amount of sugar.
10. Mocha Cooler
Cool coffee with a dark taste, cream and chocolate ice-cream, what more would you want? Try this super quick recipe now.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 25 ml strong black coffee
- 250 ml milk
- 100 ml cream
- 4 chocolate ice cream scoops
- 4 tablespoons drinking chocolate
Method:
- Dissolve the chocolate in hot coffee. Pour in milk. Chill.
- Whisk in cream. Pour over ice cream into the glasses.
- Serve immediately.
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20 Coffee-Infused Recipes For The Caffeine Lover
1. Vegan Chocolate Coffee Energy Bites
The only thing better than having two cups of coffee is having one cup of coffee and a coffee-infused snack to go with it. These vegan coffee bites are a terrific snack for when you’re on the go or even when entertaining guests.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Equipment: Food processor
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cashews
- 3 tablespoons of coffee beans
- 1 cup packed of soft pitted dates
- ¼ cup finely chopped vegan dark chocolate or vegan chocolate chips
Method:
- Put your cashews and coffee beans in your food processor and break everything down.
- Add the dates and mix until a dough forms.
- Put it all in a bowl and mix in the chocolate.
- Roll the mixture into 12-14 balls and place in the fridge to chill.
- They will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.
2. Gingerbread Latte
You’ll be all caffeinated on this delicious vegan gingerbread latte! This makes for a special treat during the cold holiday months or anytime you just need a bit of cheer.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups unsweetened almond milk (or your favourite non-dairy milk)
- ½ teaspoon of ginger (fresh, grated)
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- â…› teaspoon of cloves
- 1 tablespoon of blackstrap molasses
- 1-2 teaspoons of granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons of instant espresso powder (if you have an espresso maker, use 1 to 2 shots of espresso per latte instead of instant powder + water)
- 4 tablespoons of very hot water
- ¼ cup of non-dairy cream for topping
- Dash of nutmeg
Method:
- Whisk together the unsweetened almond milk, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and coconut sugar in a small saucepan. Be sure to consistently stir over medium heat until it’s very hot but not yet boiling.
- If you are using instant espresso powder, combine the espresso powder with water. For a small mug, the ratio would be 1 tablespoon of espresso powder to 2 tablespoons of water. If you’re using an espresso machine, it’s recommended that you use 2 shots of espresso.
- Next, pour your espresso into your mug and then strain the hot almond milk mixture over the espresso. Then stir well.
- If you like, you can top the latte with whipped non-dairy cream and sprinkle it with nutmeg or cinnamon.
3. Vanilla Espresso Date Energy Bars
These are a bit similar to the coffee bites, but these ones have vanilla. Plus, maybe you’re way more into rectangles. I mean, spheres are so last season, right? Check out this easy-to-make recipe.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Equipment: Food processor
Ingredients:
- 1¾ cups of oats
- 1½ cups of packed pitted dates
- ¼ cup of coffee beans
- 1 tablespoon of pure vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon of unrefined sea salt (optional for enhancing the flavour)
- 1 tablespoon of pure maple syrup (optional for extra sweetness)
Method:
- Put all of your ingredients into a food processor or high-speed blender and mix until it becomes doughy.
- Press the dough into a square baking pan lined with parchment or wax paper.
- Let them chill in the freezer for a couple of hours.
- Cut into bars and enjoy. Be sure to store them either in the fridge, freezer or an air-tight container
4. Vegan Mocha Ice Cubes
We’ve all heard of iced coffee, but have you heard of coffee ice? That’s right, with this easy-to-make recipe, you can cool off with an iced coffee with coffee ice cubes.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1â…” cups freshly brewed coffee
- ¼ cup of cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons of coconut palm sugar
- ½ to 1 zest of orange (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon powder (optional)
- 1 pinch of salt
Method:
- Pour your coffee into a saucepan and add the cocoa, coconut palm sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon powder, and salt.
- Dissolve the sugar and cocoa by cooking on medium heat.
- Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Whisk the mixture to ensure that the cocoa is dissolved evenly, then pour into an ice cube tray.
- Place in the freezer, wait, and enjoy.
5. Coffee Granita
Black coffee, sugar, and some water, mixed together and frozen for an irresistible granita you can serve at your next party. In just three ingredients and absolutely no time, this coffee granite can be a real crowd pleaser!
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 400 ml strong black coffee
- 100 gm sugar
- 100 ml water
Method:
- Dissolve sugar in water for five minutes. Cool.
- Sweeten coffee with syrup and freeze without stirring.
- Scrape out and serve in glasses.
6. Coffee Cream Cheese Frosting
Did you know that you can even top your cupcakes with some coffee, or maybe cream it between biscuits for coffee biscuits? Yes, you read that right! This coffee cream cheese recipe is an easy one for all the coffee lovers who simply can’t have enough of it and want coffee in just about everything!
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- ½ packet of cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon of coffee granules dissolved in 2-3 teaspoons water
- 1 cup of powdered sugar/icing sugar
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 4 tablespoons of butter, softened
Method:
- In a bowl add cream cheese and butter. Mix well.
- Add sugar gradually and keep whipping till mixed well.
- Add the coffee and vanilla essence.
- Whip the frosting to combine everything.
- Stuff it in a piping bag. Let it chill in the fridge for 5-10 minutes. Decorate the cupcakes.
- Don’t have a piping bag? You can just smother the cupcakes using a flat knife or spatula.
7. Coffee Mousse
What’s better than sponge cake melting in your mouth leaving an everlasting taste of coffee? You’re right, nothing! So, try this recipe now.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 300 ml milk
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons of castor sugar
- Sponge cake slices
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- 50 gms coffee beans
- 250 gms of whipped cream
Method:
For Coffee Custard:
- Scald milk/cream with coffee beans.
- Whisk egg yolks along with sugar.
- Strain the milk and combine it with whipped eggs.
- Return the coffee custard to a moderate flame and thicken.
- Add soaked gelatin to the custard. Cool to the point of setting.
- Fold in the whipped cream.
Plating:
- Soak sponge slices in sweetened coffee and place them at the bottom of the serving dish.
- Pour the coffee mixture on top of the sponge base.
- Serve chilled.
8. Espresso Chocolate Mug Cake
In this espresso chocolate mug cake where you get coffee and chocolate in every single bite! It’s of course amazing topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, too!
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of instant espresso powder
- ¼ teaspoon of baking powder
- 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar (you can add 1 tablespoon. more if you like it a bit sweeter)
- â…› teaspoon of salt
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon of milk
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips
Method:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
- Whisk in the milk and vegetable oil until all ingredients are combined and the batter has no clumps.
- Pour batter into a microwave-safe mug. Mine was a 14-ounce mug. You want enough headspace for the cake to rise without pouring over.
- Add mini chocolate chips in the middle of the batter. Just drop it in the middle, no need to push it down and sink it in the batter. It does that on its own when it cooks! 🙂
- Place a paper towel into the microwave and set the mug on top (this is to catch any batter if your mug cake overflows).
- Microwave mug cake for 60-70 seconds.
- Carefully remove it from the microwave and enjoy!
9. Chocolate Coffee Modak
The Maharashtrian hospitality is legendary. The cuisine has subtle variety and strong flavours and varies from region to region. You will definitely need some coffee modak in your life!
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3-4 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon of instant coffee powder
- 500 gms of khoya or mawa grated
- Ghee to grease
- ½ cup of powdered sugar
- 4-5 rose petals
- 10-12 almonds slivered to garnish
Method:
- Heat a deep non-stick pan, add khoya and sauté, on medium heat, stirring continuously for about 20-25 minutes or till it is cooked completely or till fat separates. Take it off the heat and set it aside to cool slightly.
- Grease modak moulds in 3 different sizes with a little ghee.
- Add cocoa powder and mix well. Add coffee powder and mix well.
- Add sugar while khoya is still warm and mix well.
- Put some of this mixture into each mould, press lightly, open the mould and keep the modak on a plate.
- Arrange the modaks on a serving platter, garnish with rose petals and almond slivers.
10. Coffee Brownie Bites
Isn’t the simplest usually just the best? This is just exactly how you will feel with these 6 ingredient espresso brownies. With eggs, sugar, butter, flour, cocoa, and espresso? Yeah! Basic is the best.
Preparation Time: 40-50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 85 gms of unsalted butter, chopped
- 85 gms of good-quality dark chocolate with 70% cocoa solids, chopped
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 2 teaspoons of instant coffee granules
- ½ teaspoon of table salt
- 35 gms of caster sugar
- 50 gms of light brown sugar
- 15 gms of good-quality cocoa powder
- 2 egg whites
- 65 gms of plain flour
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
- Melt the butter in the microwave in a heatproof bowl in 30-second increments. Add the chocolate to the butter, stir, and microwave for a further 30 seconds until all melted.
- Stir in the vanilla, coffee granules, Kahlua (if using) and salt. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
- While the chocolate mixture is cooling, mix the caster sugar, brown sugar and cocoa powder in a mixing bowl. Add in the egg whites and mix until incorporated.
- With a spatula/wooden spoon, fold in the cooled chocolate mixture. Sift the flour directly into the mixing bowl and whisk until incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and place it into the oven. Turn the heat down to 175°C and bake for 18 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out with moist crumbs (do not over bake!)
- Set the baking tin on a wire rack and remove it from the tin once cooled.
- Use a hot knife to get perfect slices for your bites.
11. Choco Coffee Cake
Do you know those flavour combinations that feel like a match made in heaven? Chocolate and coffee are hands down one of them. It’s amazing how the two flavours complement each other and bring out the best taste. This chocolate coffee layered cake is going to be loved by everyone who takes a bite. It is unbelievably soft, moist, and decadent.
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- â…” cup of cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons of instant coffee powder
- 2¼ cups of refined flour (maida)
- 1½ teaspoons of baking soda
- 1½ cups of sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil + to grease
- ¾ teaspoon of salt
- ¾ teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 2 cups of milk
- 1½ tablespoons of vinegar
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180° C.
- Sieve cocoa powder into a mixing bowl. Sieve together coffee powder, baking soda and refined flour into the same bowl and mix well.
- Add sugar and mix. Add oil and salt and mix. Add vanilla essence and mix well. Add 1½ cups milk and mix well. And vinegar and beat with an electric hand blender. Add ½ cup milk and adjust the consistency of the batter.
- Grease a non-stick spring-bottom cake tin with oil and pour the batter into it. Keep the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Remove the tin from the oven, cool slightly, remove from the mould and slice.
- Arrange the slices on a serving plate and serve.
12. Coffee Chocolate Popsicles
If you loved popsicles growing up, you’re going to flip over these rich & creamy mocha popsicles. Bold coffee marries smooth chocolate and celebrates summer on a stick. There’s nothing better than this cold and refreshing version of a chocolate-y coffee break on a hot afternoon or after dinner!
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- Brewed coffee
- Almond milk or any skimmed milk
- Chocolate sauce and dark chocolate
- Sugar according to taste
Method:
- Just pour in chilled brewed coffee and mix almond milk, chocolate sauce and melted dark chocolate, sugar accordingly.
- Mix well and pour them into a popsicle mould.
- Freeze until set and tadaa your tasty yummy coffee chocolate popsicles are ready.
- Enjoy with vanilla ice cream!
13. Chocolate Coffee Truffle
An easy dessert that combines two of our favourite flavours – chocolate and coffee. Chocolate rounds with a creamy centre that has an extra kick of aromatic coffee powder.
Preparation Time: 2 hours
Ingredients:
For The Soft Center:
- 1 cup (Approx 200 gms) of dark chocolate confection
- 100 gms (About ½ a small pack) of cooking cream
- 1 teaspoon of coffee powder
For Coating:
- A bowl of dark confection chocolate for dipping
Method:
For The Soft Center:
- Break your confection chocolate into pieces by hand or chop using a knife. Try to keep the size of the chocolate pieces as even as possible. Keep this aside.
- Pour cream & coffee into a bowl. Mix well and microwave till you can see the cream boiling. Now quickly add the confectioned chocolate pieces to the bowl and stir well till all pieces have melted.
- Let cool. Cover with a cling sheet and refrigerate overnight.
- Take out of the fridge and make small balls – about 10-12 grams in weight. This will be about the size of a tablespoon.
- Place the balls onto a foil and cover with cling sheet again and let refrigerate for 1-2 hours for them to set in shape again.
- Remove balls from the fridge and leave them on the kitchen counter while you melt your confection chocolate for dipping.
For Coating:
- Break the confectioned chocolate into similar size pieces by hand or using a knife. Place in a glass bowl and microwave for 30-40 seconds. Remove the bowl and give the chocolate confection a good stir with a large spoon.
- Repeat the process till all confection chocolate has melted and the temperature has reached 45°C.
- Place one ball on a fork. Drop it in the above-molten confection chocolate. Move the ball around in the bowl, so all sides are covered. Place on a foil and move gently with the fork. We do this last part so that the truffles can get a lovely textured look.
- Let this truffle ball set for 1-2 minutes and then decorate with sugar sprinkles.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes and your truffle balls are ready to devour!
14. Eggless Coffee Chocolate Tart
All of us are attracted to a good, decadent chocolate tart. And No-bake eggless chocolate tart is going to absolutely blow your mind. Why? Because it is delicious, decadent, super easy to make and what not! So, don’t refrain from trying this tart out.
Preparation Time: 2 hours
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of crushed digestive biscuits
- ½ cup of melted butter
For Filling:
- 1 cup of melted chocolate (dark/milk)
- 2 cups of fresh/heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons of cream + 4 tablespoons cornflour (for slurry, mix together and keep it aside)
- 1½ teaspoon of coffee powder
Method:
- Make a thick layer of biscuit in any bowl and keep it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Add fresh cream to a pan and keep it on medium heat. Add coffee powder and melted chocolate.
- Add the slurry and cook it until it thickens a bit.
- Let it cool for 1.5 hours in the refrigerator.
15. Coffee Mithai
If you love experimenting, trying to come up with new flavours is fun and satisfies the creative urge, then this recipe is for you!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of milk powder
- ¼ cup of powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons of strong coffee decoction
- ¼ cup of warm milk
- 4 tablespoons of ghee
- 3 tablespoons of unsweetened chocolate powder
Method:
- Take a frying pan and pour about 4 tablespoons desi ghee onto it and let the ghee heat up a bit.
- Now add the ingredients milk powder, milk, powdered sugar and coffee decoction and stir it continuously while slowly adding the ingredients.
- Stir the mixture continuously on a low flame until it forms a soft dough.
- Take it out and let it cool for a while. Add chocolate powder and mix well.
- Give a coffee bean shape to this mixture.
16. Coffee Chocolate Walnut Cookies
The mocha after-taste is beautiful and refreshing- exactly like a cup of coffee! You can also prefer having it with half a glass of milk- warm or cold- it’s definitely going to taste nice. Unarguably, these walnut coffee cookies are a beautiful hug to your taste buds for when you are craving something not too sweet!
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of plain flour (maida)
- ½ teaspoon of baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt (if using salted butter skip this)
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
- ½ cup of unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¼ cup of brown sugar
- ½ cup of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 1 egg (¼ cup yoghurt for eggless cookies)
- 1 teaspoon of warm milk + 2 teaspoons coffee (mix well and keep aside)
- 1 cup of walnut (chopped)
Method:
- Sift maida, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder and keep aside.
- Beat butter and sugar well till fluffy. Add egg and beat well.
- Mix vanilla essence and coffee mixture.
- Now add dry ingredients and ¾ cup chopped walnuts and make like dough.
- Preheat the oven at 170°C for 10 minutes.
- Make balls out of the mixture.
- Add a few nuts to the top and bake for 12 to 15 minutes. And there you have your delicious cookies!
17. Chocolate Coffee Truffle
A traditional good old chocolate truffle cake is something we all ate growing up and there’s so much nostalgia associated with this cake. Add coffee to it and this recipe might just become your favourite!
Preparation Time: 3 days
Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of whole wheat
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 cup of milk
- 200 grams of dulce de leche
- 2 teaspoons of cane sugar
- 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 2 teaspoons of coffee decoction
- 4 teaspoons of ghee
- 5 cashew nuts, cut into pieces
Method:
- Keep the unopened condensed milk can in a cooker with sufficient water. Keep it for 20 whistles. Cool it down completely and open the can. This is dulce de leche.
- Soak the whole wheat in sufficient water for 3 days. Keep changing the water daily.
- Grind the wheat adding little water. Squeeze out the milk in a strainer.
- Grind dulce de leche along with milk. It should become smooth.
- Mix all the ingredients in a thick pan. Keep stirring for about 20 minutes till it becomes thick and it doesn’t stick when you touch it.
- Spread this on a greased plate and smoothen it. Let it cool for half an hour.
- Cut into desired shapes after it cools.
18. Irish Coffee Dessert
If you enjoy sipping an Irish coffee every now and again, why not keep the party going by turning your drink into dessert? The cocktail’s key ingredients, Irish whiskey and coffee, were practically made to be paired with the likes of chocolate.
Preparation Time: 1-2 hours
Ingredients:
- 250 ml of whip cream
- 30 ml of coffee liqueur (if you don’t have it, you can heat double cream, add sugar, instant coffee, chocolate powder, vanilla extract. Once the sugar gets dissolved, turn off the flame and allow it to cool. Once it is cold, add 10 ml of scotch in this mixture along with ice cubes and keep it aside)
- 1 teaspoon of dark chocolate chips
- 4 to 5 teaspoons of chocolate cake, crumbled
- 4 pieces of digestive biscuits soaked in coffee scotch syrup or coffee liqueur
Method:
- Divide the whipped cream into three parts.
- Add the first part with 1 teaspoon of Nutella spread in it. Add chocolate chips, cake crumbled and keep this mixture aside.
- Mix the second layer with 20 ml of coffee scotch syrup or coffee liqueur (as mentioned in the ingredients above) and keep this mixture aside.
- Keep the third layer plain. Pipe the plain whipped cream in a piping bag.
- Take a dessert glass and arrange the first layer of the glass with the first layer of whipped cream.
- Arrange the second layer with soaked coffee scotch biscuits.
- Arrange the third layer with coffee liquor mixed with whipped cream.
- Final layer with plain whipped cream.
- Drizzle some cocoa powder on it and garnish it with cherries.
19. Coffee Pancakes
Coffee pancakes are fluffy pancakes that taste just like your favourite cup of coffee. Perfect for any brunch or breakfast when you want double the coffee flavour!
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup white whole wheat flour or all-purpose
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- Dash of salt
- ¾ teaspoon brown sugar
- Scant 1 tablespoon egg whites
- ¼ cup buttermilk
Method:
- Combine dry ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until combined.
- Make a well in the centre, then add the buttermilk and egg whites.
- Stir, but leave a few small lumps.
- Heat a skillet on medium-low heat and brush with butter or oil.
- Spoon some batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles begin to form, then flip.
- Cook until golden brown, then remove from heat and enjoy!
20. Coffee Toffee Banana Bread
This banana bread has a subtle coffee taste along with a subtle toffee taste that not only gives it a rhyming name but makes it a little more special than regular banana bread.
Preparation Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1¼ cup)
- ½ cup brewed strong coffee
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon of instant espresso
- ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup of packed dark brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons of toffee bits (such as Skor or Heath bits, found in stores with the chocolate chips), divided
- ¼ cup of chopped banana chips (optional)
Method:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and spray a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
- Mix banana and coffee in a small bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and instant espresso.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and the banana-coffee mixture and stir until combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon or a spatula until just incorporated. Fold in ½ cup toffee bits.
- Pour mixture into prepared loaf pan and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, sprinkle the top of the loaf with the remaining toffee bits and banana chips, then return to the oven for an additional 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Don’t worry about getting all the banana chips on top of the loaf if they don’t all fit; you don’t want to weigh down the top of the loaf too much to make sure it bakes evenly inside.
- Let it stand in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, then slice.
Can’t imagine life without coffee? Neither can we. That soothing aroma of a fresh cup of Joe, the bitter taste of an espresso shot, the frothy perfection of a cappuccino! (Can you tell we’re hooked?) The good news is, you can try all these recipes and gift your taste buds the delightful taste of coffee mixed with many other ingredients.