On the occasion of the upcoming Valentine's Day, which is celebrated on February 14, we from Family Coffee Roastery "Martines caffe" have chosen in this blog article to share with you three interesting ideas for desserts with coffee that you can prepare for your loved one. In addition to the usual heart-shaped balloons, flowers, and sentimental gifts, a delicious sweet "temptation" would add up to the romantic atmosphere. So, if your loved one loves coffee, and desserts are their favorite part of the menu, then you should read the lines below, where you will find 3 easy recipes for sweet treats that you would both fall in love with.

3 ideas for desserts with coffee

Apart from being an energizing drink in the morning, coffee can also be used as an aromatic ingredient for a variety of dishes. Some more unusual recipes use coffee as part of a marinade for chicken and pork. Far closer to its traditional use are the recipes for desserts with coffee. When preparing them, you can use the coffee in several ways - in espresso, ground, or whole beans.

 

Coffee-flavored muffins/ cupcakes

 

● Products required for the muffins: 2 large eggs, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp. flour, 1 baking powder, 2 tbsp. ground coffee + 1 tbsp. water;

● Products required for the glaze: 125 g butter, 1 teaspoon powdered sugar, 2 tbsp. instant coffee + 1 tbsp. water;

● Preparation: Remove the eggs and butter from the refrigerator at least 3 hours before you start making the coffee muffins. Just before you start preparing the mixture, turn on the oven. The coffee muffins are baked in a preheated 180 C-degree oven. Mix the butter and sugar at high speed until a homogeneous mixture is obtained (at least 5 minutes). Add the eggs one by one. Add the flour in which you put the baking powder, spoon by spoon. Add the brewed and cooled coffee. Pour the mix into paper cups and a baking form and bake it for 18-20 minutes. Check with a toothpick if they are ready. Once ready, allow to cool down before starting with the glaze. Prepare the glaze by start mixing the butter well with a mixer. Then slowly add the powdered sugar and finally the coffee. Also if you want you can add 1/2 melted chocolate in a water bath (about 50 g). Cooldown the glaze a bit and decorate the coffee-flavored muffins with it.

 

Homemade chocolate truffles with coffee

 

● Products required: 180 ml. cooking cream, 1/4 tsp. hot coffee (espresso or ground coffee), 400 g dark chocolate, cocoa powder for rolling;

● Preparation: Bring the cream to a simmer. Once it boils, slowly add the chocolate and coffee and turn off the heat. Move it to mixing bowl, in which you will be more comfortable to operate with a mixer. Leave the mixture for 2 hours at room temperature. After about 2 hours, beat the mixture with a mixer for 1-2 minutes, but no more. In a convenient container, preferably a shallow pan, place baking paper and pour the mixture. Leave for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator to cool. Then cut the chocolate into small cubes, roll them in cocoa powder. If desired, you can shape the truffles into a round shape with your hands or use a special shape if you have one.

 

No baking cheesecake with a coffee flavor

 

● Products required for the base: 300 g biscuits, 125 g melted butter;

● Products required for the cream: 500 g of cream cheese, 400 g of whole cream, 1 tsp. powdered sugar, 2-3 tbsp. coffee (espresso or ground coffee), 2 pcs.  gelatin;

● Preparation: In a blender, crush the biscuits to the desired fineness. Add the butter and mix well. If desired, you can add walnuts and a little more butter. Spread the mixture on a baking paper or buttered cake form and press well with a spoon. Distribute evenly. Leave in the refrigerator to harden while you prepare the cream. Mix the cream cheese, whole cream, powdered sugar, and coffee in a bowl and mix with a mixer until a homogeneous mixture. Add the dissolved gelatin and stir again. Pour the cream over the base and leave it in the fridge to rest. If desired, you can sprinkle with grated chocolate or decoration of your choice.

 

In conclusion, we would like to wish you success in the preparation of these desserts and we hope that it has been useful to you, as well as that you liked our easy recipes to show your love for your partner. We will also use this article to remind you that on the occasion of Valentine's Day you can take advantage of our special offer - for every order of coffee Brazil "Primavera", you receive a gift of 50 g.- a special coffee Valentine with wishes for your loved one.