Coffee recipes

Looking for a dessert with a caffeine hit? We’ve got plenty of coffee recipes to keep you feeling charged. Don’t confine coffee to your morning brew, enjoy its rich flavours in bakes, cakes, desserts and drinks. Try it in a traditional Italian tiramisu, slurp on a boozy espresso martini or give our chocolate and coffee swiss roll a whirl.

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Almond granita ‘affogato’

Italian desserts

Almond granita ‘affogato’

Sicilian chef Alfio Laudani shares a make-ahead dessert perfect for hot summer days. Almond granita is topped with a gorgeous espresso foam.

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Espresso martini ice lollies

Coffee

Espresso martini ice lollies

An espresso martini is always a good idea. Turn the cocktail into summery ice lollies, with a dash of double cream for extra indulgence.

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Tom Kerridge’s cappuccino fondants

Fondants

Tom Kerridge’s cappuccino fondants

These melting-middle cappuccino fondants by Tom Kerridge are hard to resist thanks to the combo of indulgent chocolate and aromatic coffee.

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Bicerin (Italian coffee and chocolate drink)

Christmas recipes from around the world

Bicerin (Italian coffee and chocolate drink)

Bicerin is a hot drink from Turin, Italy. Espresso is topped with a layer of melted chocolate followed by a layer of whipped cream. Heaven.

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Coffee, hazelnut and vanilla tequila

Coffee

Coffee, hazelnut and vanilla tequila

Coffee beans gently infuse into tequila over time, while hazelnuts, vanilla and sugar round out the flavour. Delicious over ice in the sun.

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Walnut and coffee pastry layer cake

Coffee

Walnut and coffee pastry layer cake

Monica Galetti's coffee and walnut layer cake has alternating layers of coffee cream and crisp pastry. A joyful bake for special occasions.

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Irish coffee

Irish

Irish coffee

This cocktail encapsulates exactly why the classic Irish coffee remains ever popular. Enjoy on St Patrick's Day!

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Nutella and cognac coffee cocktail

St Patrick's Day

Nutella and cognac coffee cocktail

Irish coffee amped up to eleven. This delicious cocktail uses croissant-infused cognac and Nutella syrup to bolster the coffee and cream.

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Coffee and malt biscuit pannacotta

Pannacotta

Coffee and malt biscuit pannacotta

In need of a speedy dessert recipe? You can't go wrong with this creamy, light (and vegetarian) coffee pannacotta.

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Large espresso martini for a crowd

Coffee

Large espresso martini for a crowd

What a way to start an evening! This easy espresso martini recipe makes a batch, meaning you can just whizz or shake over ice to serve.

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Dalgona coffee

Coffee

Dalgona coffee

Dalgona coffee is the latest global craze and we can see why – you just need 3 ingredients to make your own at home with our handy guide

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Easy gingerbread affogato

Dinner party desserts

Easy gingerbread affogato

All you need are 4 ingredients and 10 minutes for this easiest-ever gingerbread affogato – a punchy mix of hot coffee, boozy liqueur and fiery gingerbread.

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Gin espresso martini

Cocktails

Gin espresso martini

Calling all gin fans! (We know there are A LOT of you!) Sipsmith have reinvented the espresso martini, replacing the vodka with gin

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Espresso martini cheesecake

Cheesecakes

Espresso martini cheesecake

Sweet yet slightly bitter, boozy and decadently rich, this espresso martini cheesecake makes a showstopping dessert that will blow your guests away 

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Mocha tiramisu torte

Festive desserts

Mocha tiramisu torte

Mocha tiramisu torte: a decadent dessert layering a pillowy coffee and walnut sponge, boozy mascarpone cream and a silky chocolate coating. Heaven.

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Pecan and cinnamon streusel coffee cake

Coffee

Pecan and cinnamon streusel coffee cake

Debbie Major's version is a butter-rich vanilla cake with cinnamon and pecan streusel running through the centre and scattered on top.

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