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    10+ Coffee Desserts

    August 31, 2023 by Amee Leave a Comment

    Coffee and desserts are a match made in heaven, so you're going to love these 10+ Coffee Desserts! From pie to cookies to cupcakes, there's something for everyone in this list!

    Collage of Coffee Desserts.

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    The bold, comforting flavor of coffee is irresistible, as are these 10+ Coffee Desserts! Whip up these recipes and have them in place of--or along with--your daily cup of joe!

    These recipes have coffee or espresso included as a main flavor component, so you'll get all the bold and silky coffee flavor up front. Coffee lovers will not be able to resist!

    If you enjoy these recipes, check out my posts with 40+ Unique Desserts, 40+ Decadent Desserts, and 15+ Dark Chocolate Recipes!

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    • Why Does Coffee Go So Well With Desserts?
    • Flavors That Go With Coffee
    • Coffee Dessert Recipes
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    Why Does Coffee Go So Well With Desserts?

    Coffee is definitely something that graces most peoples' kitchens and workplaces in the morning, but you see coffee associated with dessert nearly as often! The bitterness of coffee is a natural balance to sweet desserts, so it's no wonder they're enjoyed together!

    Most of my recipes use espresso powder to give the desserts their coffee flavor. This is because it is easy to incorporate, tastes strongly of coffee (so a little goes a long way!), and it can be added without much, or sometimes without any, additional liquid. Check the individual recipes for more detail on this ingredient!

    Flavors That Go With Coffee

    Some folks are very serious about their coffee, and would never dream of adding any flavors to it. Others, it seems, prefer a cup of flavored creamer with a few drops of coffee in it.

    For the purposes of creating dessert recipes, however, I want a nice balance of coffee and complementing flavor(s).

    Here are some flavors that pair beautifully with coffee:

    • Chocolate - whether milk, dark, or white chocolate, it pairs well with coffee!
    • Vanilla
    • Nuts, especially hazelnut and almond
    • Caramel
    • Cinnamon
    • Pumpkin Spice
    • Mint
    • Coconut
    • Fruit - Especially berries and stone fruits, but I also like to pair with apples as well (like in my Caramel Apple Macchiato Bars).

    While I don't have all of these flavors covered in my recipes below, you will see a good many of them!

    Coffee Dessert Recipes

    So here they are! These are all the Coffee Dessert recipes I have on the blog, here to satisfy your coffee cravings! I can't wait to add more to this list!

    Frosted Honey Lavender Latte Cookies on a pan with fresh lavender, coffee beans, and a jar of honey.
    Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars
    These Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars have a crisp espresso shortbread crust topped with an apple-cinnamon filling, then with a crunchy cinnamon-espresso topping! These bars are so cozy and delicious!
    Check out this recipe!
    Side view of sliced Apple Crisp Macchiato Bars with apples in the background.
    Honey Lavender Latte Cookies
    These Honey Lavender Latte Cookies are espresso sugar cookies frosted with honey lavender buttercream! Your favorite drink in cookie form!
    Check out this recipe!
    Closeup of Honey Lavender Latte Cookies on a pan.
    Peppermint Mocha Cookies
    Peppermint Mocha Cookies! Super chocolatey with hints of espresso and peppermint! Get your holiday coffee craving in cookie form!
    Check out this recipe!
    Peppermint Mocha Cookies stacked on a holiday plate with candy canes in the background.
    Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes
    These Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcakes are tender and spiced with a hint of espresso! To top them off, stabilized whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice! Now you can get your PSL fix in cupcake form!
    Check out this recipe!
    Pumpkin Spice Latte Cupcake on a small galvanized metal plate with a cinnamon stick and coffee beans alongside.
    Kahlua Brownie Pie
    A decadent dark chocolate Kahlua icebox pie with brownie crust, topped with three flavors of whipped cream!
    Check out this recipe!
    Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies
    These Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies turn out soft, spiced, and with a hint of espresso. Now you can get your PSL fix in cookie form!
    Check out this recipe!
    Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies
    Mocha Tart
    This Mocha Tart has a chocolate shortbread crust filled with chocolate espresso custard and topped with (five shades of) fresh whipped cream!
    Check out this recipe!
    Hazelnut Espresso Truffles
    Dark chocolate, hazelnuts, and espresso combine into a decadent treat! Beautiful and delicious!
    Check out this recipe!
    Chocolate Rolls with Espresso Glaze
    These rolls are filled with chocolate-espresso filling, then topped with espresso glaze and crushed chocolate-covered espresso beans! Like a mocha for breakfast!
    Check out this recipe!
    Square image of partially eaten Chocolate Roll with Espresso Glaze on a white plate.
    Chocolate Coconut Pie with Dalgona Coffee Topping
    This Chocolate Coconut Pie has a toasted coconut pastry crust filled with dark chocolate custard, topped with dalgona coffee swirled with whipped coconut cream! It's toasted coconut meets a mochaccino and I am HERE for it!!
    Check out this recipe!
    Hazelnut Espresso Shortbread
    These Hazelnut Espresso Shortbread combine the flavors of rich espresso and toasty hazelnuts in a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookie! You can enjoy them plain or give them a decadent finish with some chocolate.
    Check out this recipe!
    Tp view of chocolate-dipped Hazelnut Espresso Shortbread stacked on a white plate with hazelnuts and coffee beans.
    Dirty Chai Cookies
    These Dirty Chai Cookies are crisp and chewy with the warm, spiced goodness of chai paired with a hint of rich espresso. They're so cozy and comforting!
    Check out this recipe!
    Dirty Chai Cookies piled on a wooden table, one with a bite missing.

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