37 Delicious Coffee Desserts

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37 Delicious Coffee Desserts2/37 Coffee Cheesecake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coffee Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Coffee lovers will line up for this rich coffee cheesecake. It’s creamy and just mildly sweet, which allows the coffee flavor to shine through. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 3/37 Coffee Ice Cream 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Coffee Ice Cream Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 1-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I combined two recipes:

For an even richer flavor, I use a

one for vanilla ice cream and the other for a special coffee sauce to create this homemade coffee ice cream. I serve it plain, scooped into a dessert dish, so the creamy coffee flavor can be enjoyed to the fullest. Theresa Hansen, Pensacola, Florida 4/37 White Chocolate-Cappuccino Cookies 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved White Chocolate-Cappuccino Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These adorable cookies shaped like coffee cups don’t last long with my friends and family. For an even richer flavor, I use a

mocha latte coffee mix

mocha latte coffee mix. —Nancy Sousley, Lafayette, Indiana Serve these cookies with a mug full of chocolate coffee. 5/37 Mocha Cake 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mocha Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Without a doubt, this is the best cake I’ve ever made. I share this decadent mocha cake with everyone I can! —Katherine DeLoach, Visalia, California Jamie Thrower for Taste of Home AffogatoThere are plenty of fun coffee shop-inspired drinks out there—but none are as indulgent as an affogato. This simple

Italian dessert will transport you to Italy in about a minute!

Italian dessert will transport you to Italy in about a minute! —Risa Lichtman, Portland, Oregon Go to Recipe 6/37 7/37 Sea Salt Mint White Mocha Cookies 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Sea Salt Mint White Mocha Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 26 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe came from my mom’s Grandma Alice, who taught her how to bake. Grandma Alice always had a fresh plate of warm cookies on her counter. I learned some of her recipes by heart as a child, and I’ve been

making these since high school

making these since high school. They taste like Christmas.—Kristin Bowers, Rancho Palos Verdes, California 8/37 Coffee-Chocolate Cake 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coffee-Chocolate Cake Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Say happy birthday with this dark, moist cake. The basic buttery frosting has an unmistakable homemade taste. With a few simple variations, you can come up with different colors and flavors. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 9/37 Coffee Bean Bark 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings about 1-1/2 pounds

Coffee lovers won’t be able to resist pieces of the chocolaty candy treat

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Chopped coffee beans add a yummy crunch to this pretty two-toned bark. Coffee lovers won’t be able to resist pieces of the chocolaty candy treat. —Anne Addesso, Sheboygan, Wisconsin 10/37 Coffee Maple Spritz 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings about 5-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like spritz cookies because they’re easier to make than rolled cutouts but I can still be creative with different shapes and sizes. Feel free to substitute vanilla or rum extract for the maple flavoring. —Dierdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

11/37 No-Bake Cappuccino Dessert 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved No-Bake Cappuccino Dessert Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Summer gatherings call for cool coffee desserts like this one. Lots of the party invites I receive come with a request for this delicious treat. You can make it even more chocolaty by adding cocoa powder to the dry pudding mixes. —Mary Beth Desens, Fredonia, Wisconsin 12/37 Chocolate-Covered Coffee Beans 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 1 cup Go to Recipe From the Recipe

This coffee fudge recipe is one that my son, Jackson, and I worked on together

Creator: Two terrific flavors—coffee and chocolate—come together in this mouthwatering recipe from our Test Kitchen. Learn how to make chocolate-covered coffee beans to enjoy as a snack or use as a topping on your favorite mocha desserts. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 13/37 Coffee Shop Fudge 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 2 pounds (64 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This coffee fudge recipe is one that my son, Jackson, and I worked on together. After several efforts, we decided this version was a winner. It is smooth, creamy and has

an irresistible crunch from pecans

an irresistible crunch from pecans. The coffee and cinnamon blend nicely to provide subtle flavor. —Beth Osborne Skinner, Bristol, Tennessee EisekaffeeYou can probably guess that it means “iced coffee” in German, but it’s nothing like iced coffee in the States. The German version is more like a root beer float! In a glass cup, cold coffee is poured over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, then topped with whipped cream and even sprinkles. —Risa Lichtman, Portland, Oregon Go to Recipe 14/37 15/37 Mocha-Pecan Ice Cream Bonbons 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mocha-Pecan Ice Cream Bonbons Recipe photo by Taste of

Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These bite-sized bonbons may sound tricky to make, but you’ll find that fashioning them is a breeze. What’s more, our cooking experts advise that you keep this recipe handy when you serve them—as soon as folks sample the treats, they’ll be asking how to make them. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen 16/37 Tiramisu Cheesecake Dessert 35 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tiramisu Cheesecake Dessert Recipe photo by Eric Kleinberg for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe

It’s one of my favorite desserts to make this time of year

From the Recipe Creator: Tiramisu didn’t do it for me until I tried this recipe with its luscious layers of cheesecake. It’s one of my favorite desserts to make this time of year. —Christie Nelson, Taylorville, Illinois 17/37 Coffee ‘n’ Cream Brownies 18 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Coffee ‘n’ Cream Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me the recipe for these rich cakelike brownies topped with a creamy coffee-enhanced filling and a chocolate glaze. I like to garnish each square

with a coffee bean

with a coffee bean. —Michelle Tiemstra, Lacombe, Alberta 18/37 Cappuccino Mousse Trifle 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cappuccino Mousse Trifle Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is such an easy trifle to make—and it’s one of my favorite coffee desserts of all time. I like to pipe whipped topping around the edge of the bowl, grate chocolate in the center and sprinkle with cinnamon. —Tracy Bergland, Prior Lake, Minnesota 19/37 Crispy Coffee Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Coffee Cookies Recipe photo by Taste

They’re just right for dunking into your morning cuppa or cold brew

of Home Total Time 35 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No matter what type of coffee you enjoy, you’ll love these crispy coffee cookies. They’re just right for dunking into your morning cuppa or cold brew. —Romane Moeller, Colorado Springs, Colorado 20/37 Brownie Mocha Trifle 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: By using instant pudding and a convenient box of brownie mix, there’s nothing to the preparation. The result is moist and chewy. And the layers look

so pretty spooned into a glass trifle bowl

so pretty spooned into a glass trifle bowl. —Louise Fauth, Foremost, Alberta 21/37 Mocha Meringue Sandwich Cookies Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These crisp, chewy cookies can be made any size you choose. They’re also great with a variety of fillings—try making them with fruit preserves. —Marie Valdes, Brandon, FL 22/37 Fudgy Layered Irish Mocha Brownies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 16 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My

I started with my mom’s brownie recipe, then added frosting and ganache

husband and I are big fans of Irish cream, so I wanted to incorporate it into a brownie. I started with my mom’s brownie recipe, then added frosting and ganache. These decadent treats are the result, and we really enjoy them! —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 23/37 Quick and Easy Tiramisu 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Tiramisu Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: No list of coffee desserts is complete without a quick and easy tiramisu! Make it ahead for added mealtime convenience. —Taste of

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