7 Desserts that transform your love of coffee into an irresistible experience

Friday 28 February 2025 08:02
7 Desserts that transform your love of coffee into an irresistible experience

If you are a true coffee fan and want to bring its delicious flavor to your desserts, you have come to the right place. Although tiramisu is an undisputed classic that always triumphs, there are many other recipes that can make you enjoy coffee in original and tasty ways. If you love the idea of incorporating this drink into desserts, but are looking for something different, here we bring you a selection of 7 irresistible recipes. And don't worry if you are not a fan of strong coffee, you can opt for decaffeinated versions without losing any flavor.

So get your coffee pot ready, because when you discover these delicacies, you will be encouraged to prepare more than one of them... or all of them at the same time!


1. Portuguese Cookie Cake - Bolo de bolacha

1. Portuguese Cookie Cake - Bolo de bolacha

This typical Portuguese dessert is perfect for coffee lovers looking for something different. Portuguese cookie cake, also known as "coffee cake", is made with layers of Maria cookies that are soaked in coffee and sandwiched with a silky butter cream. The key to its success lies not only in its unparalleled flavor, but also in the combination of textures.

Full recipe ❘ Portuguese cookie cake

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2. Brazilian despacito Cake

2. Brazilian despacito Cake

Despacito is a traditional Brazilian dessert that conquers everyone with its spongy texture and intense chocolate and coffee flavor. It is a soft and airy sponge cake, impregnated with a coffee syrup that gives it an irresistible juiciness. Its dense and velvety chocolate cream layer melts with every bite, creating a perfect balance between sweetness and a subtle bitter touch.

Full recipe ❘ Despacito Cake

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3. Coffee custard

3. Coffee custard

Creamy, with an intense coffee flavor and without being cloying, this is what these coffee custards are like. Inspired by grandma's recipes, we have reinvented the classic version to delight coffee lovers. Its mild sweetness is perfectly balanced with two irresistible layers: one of cocoa powder and the other of coffee ganache, fine and silky. The result is a simple yet sophisticated dessert, ideal to sweeten any after-dinner meal.

Full recipe ❘ Coffee Custard

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4. French moka

4. French moka

Moka is a classic French pastry that perfectly combines the intense flavor of coffee with a smooth, enveloping texture. Its light sponge cake base is infused with a delicate coffee syrup, while its unmistakable flavored buttercream enhances each bite with an irresistible unctuousness. Elegant and balanced, this dessert is a true homage to coffee, ideal for those seeking a touch of sophistication in every spoonful.

Full recipe ❘ Moka

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5. French Opera Cake

5. French Opera Cake

Opera cake is a true masterpiece in the world of desserts. This French dessert is characterized by its thin layers of Gioconda sponge cake soaked in coffee, combined with a smooth butter cream and chocolate ganache. Its smooth texture and intense flavor make it the ideal dessert for special celebrations. Elegant, delicious and irresistible.

Full recipe ❘ Opera Cake

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6. Creamy iced cappuccino

6. Creamy iced cappuccino

Iced Cappuccino is the perfect dessert for hot days, as it combines the freshness of ice cream with the unmistakable flavor of coffee. You only need 4 ingredients and a little bit of patience to freeze it before tasting it, you won't regret trying this delicious refreshing alternative!

Full recipe ❘ Creamy Iced Cappuccino Ice Cream
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7. Italian tiramisu (Could not miss)

7. Italian tiramisu (Could not miss)

Tiramisu is the quintessential Italian dessert, where layers of coffee-soaked sponge cake are combined with a smooth mascarpone cream and a touch of cocoa. Its perfect balance between sweetness and intensity makes it an irresistible choice for any occasion. Creamy, delicate and simply delicious, a classic that always triumphs!

Complete recipe ❘ Classic Italian Tiramisu

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Passionate about cooking and good food, my life revolves around carefully chosen words and wooden spoons. Responsible, yet forgetful. I am a journalist and writer with years of experience, and I found my ideal corner in France, where I work as a writer for Petitchef. I love bœuf bourguignon, but I miss my mother's salmorejo. Here, I combine my love for writing and delicious flavors to share recipes and kitchen stories that I hope will inspire you. I like my tortilla with onions and slightly undercooked :)