If you’re a coffee lover, nothing compares to the rich aroma of roasted beans and a freshly brewed espresso, just the way you like it.
But much more than just a cup of cheer, the humble bean is endlessly versatile, especially in desserts where the rich intensity of coffee balances sweetness. And when you bring coffee and chocolate together, it’s a match made in heaven.
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your favourite brew with a chilled twist, whether it’s as an espresso martini or a decadent dessert with a kick. Here are some of our favourite recipes that celebrate coffee’s sweeter side.
This coffee and walnut cake is the perfect afternoon tea treat, offering complex flavours and a great, dense texture, finished with a drizzle of toffee.
Topped with generous dollops of coffee cream and milk chocolate curls, this glamorous twist on the traditional pav is simple yet irresistible.
Tiramisu and ice cream are the perfect pair in this marriage of two cool classics. It’s bound to become a summer staple after you’ve served this once.
This wonderfully moist layer cake floats on layers of luscious coffee cream topped with rich, crushed coffee beans and chopped chocolate. It’s a perfect finish to a festive feast and dressed to impress for any occasion.
This coffee granita is a delicious alternative to regular coffee for brunch when entertaining friends in the warmer months.
This divinely decadent tart with a simple shortbread pastry base is topped with a lush baked espresso coffee and chocolate filling, then finished with cocoa powder, whipped vanilla cream, coffee syrup and chocolate curls.
Why should kids have all the fun? These indulgent little cornflake cookies put a grown-up spin on a childhood favourite, packing a flavoursome punch with a rich mocha ganache and moreish crunch.
You won’t want to scroll past these luscious coffee custard swirled scrolls topped with coffee glaze, perfect with a coffee made just the way you like it with the JURA Z10.
At the touch of a button, the Z10 freshly prepares everything from an intense espresso to flat whites and even cold brew specialities. The machine’s Product Recognising Grinder (P.R.G.) instantly and precisely adjusts the fineness of the grind to create the perfect brew. You can even program it to make you a coffee from your smartphone while the scrolls are in the oven. Talk about efficient.
Top off these delicious little tarts of walnut and honey with whipped JURA espresso-laced cream for the perfect finishing touch.
Coffee and caramel are another magical flavour pairing, and these golden coffee eclairs will satisfy even the fiercest coffee craving with chocolate choux pastry with a crackled exterior, lashings of luscious, whipped coffee caramel and a glitzy gold finish.