Dessert recipes for coffee lovers

Coffee is one of the most popular flavors in the world. Although the bean and powder are normally used to make the traditional drink with an irresistible aroma, it is also an ingredient in a wide variety of recipes!

With its immense coffee production, it is no wonder that the stimulating drink is consumed by 80% of Brazilians, according to a survey by the IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics).

In 2021, the average annual consumption per person was 4.84 kilos, according to the Brazilian Coffee Industry Association (ABIC).

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And yet, there's a place where they drink even more coffee: Finland! The average is 12 kg of coffee per inhabitant, according to the International Coffee Organization (ICO).

Let's have a look at the delicious things you can make with coffee!

To escape the traditional chocolate mousse, just add two or three spoons of instant coffee to your recipe and reduce the amount of cocoa. The result is a refined and original dessert.

If you want to make a more elaborate dessert, this crepe cake recipe is fantastic. Although it takes longer to prepare, it's not complicated at all and is sure to impress your guests. Simply alternate layers of crepe with coffee mousse and finish with cocoa powder.

In addition to having 4 tablespoons of coffee in the dough, this cake's real secret is the cinnamon filling with sugar and coffee crunch. They must be mixed with the dough before it goes into the oven. Perfect for an afternoon snack!

Excellent for making variations on traditional recipes, coffee also makes recipes less sweet. This is the case with the Brigadier, a Brazilian dessert consisting of a kind of truffle with condensed milk and chocolate. You can exchange the latter for coffee and please the adults in the house even more!

Tiramisu is among coffee lovers' favorite dessert. Light and low in sugar, it is one of the most popular Italian desserts in the world.

Few people make coffee biscuits, but the recipe is quick and easy, and it only takes 5 ingredients: wheat flour, sugar, powdered chocolate, butter, and soluble coffee. After everything is mixed, just shape the cookies and take them to the oven. Your guests will love it!

Making a special drink with coffee isn't bad either. The one we see in the photo looks complicated, but it only takes 10 minutes to prepare it. The foam is made with equal proportions of instant coffee, sugar, and boiling water. Simply mix the ingredients by hand until firm and add the creamy froth to a glass of milk. Practical and delicious!

Pavê is a typical French-inspired Brazilian dessert. Its name derives from the word 'pavage', which means 'pavement' in French. As the name implies, the dessert is made in layers. In this case, we have a layer of biscuits and a layer of caramel coffee. Absolutely irresistible.

Instead of making the typical chocolate cake with chocolate filling, how about changing the flavor of your fudge? Coffee goes very well with this type of recipe, in addition to making it more refined.

Another excellent tip is to change the traditional milk pudding to a coffee pudding. Just add the soluble powder to your usual recipe and, in a touch of magic, you will have a new and tasty dessert on your table!

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Made with fresh cream, condensed milk, vanilla, and soluble coffee, you don't need special utensils to make it. Mix the ingredients and put the mixture in the freezer for 8 hours. It is worth remembering that the cream must be whipped beforehand until it becomes consistent. Infallible, the ice cream is a sure success!

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This traditional US dessert can be made with a twist, giving the dish an intense aroma. To do this, you will need to add half a cup of strong coffee to the dough. It's a must-try for even the most skeptical.

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