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Homemade Coffee Desserts: Tiramisu & More
Coffee isn’t just for drinking — it can also be the star ingredient in unforgettable desserts! Its rich aroma, deep flavor, and natural bitterness make it a perfect partner for cream, chocolate, and sweet ingredients. Whether you’re hosting guests or simply craving something delicious at home, these coffee-infused treats are guaranteed to impress.
Below, you’ll find a guide to making the beloved classic tiramisu along with other easy coffee desserts you can whip up anytime.
1. Classic Italian Tiramisu
Tiramisu is one of the most iconic Italian desserts — soft, creamy, and layered with espresso-soaked biscuits.
It’s elegant yet surprisingly easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 400 g savoiardi (ladyfinger biscuits)
- 500 g mascarpone cheese
- 4 eggs or 400 ml heavy cream
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 300–400 ml espresso
- Cocoa powder for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the espresso and let it cool.
- Separate egg yolks and whites.
- Beat yolks + sugar until pale and creamy.
- Add mascarpone and mix until smooth.
- Fold in whipped egg whites (or whipped cream) to lighten the mixture.
- Dip the ladyfingers quickly into espresso.
- Place a layer of soaked biscuits in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream.
- Repeat with a second layer.
- Dust with cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best!).
Tips
- Don’t soak the biscuits too long — a quick dip is enough.
- For stronger flavor, add a splash of coffee liqueur.
2. Coffee Panna Cotta
Silky, smooth, and lightly sweet, this dessert combines Italian elegance with coffee lovers’ dreams.
Ingredients
- 300 ml heavy cream
- 200 ml milk
- 60 ml espresso
- 70 g sugar
- 7 g gelatin
Instructions
- Bloom gelatin in cold water.
- Heat cream, milk, espresso, and sugar.
- Add gelatin and whisk until dissolved.
- Pour into cups and chill for 4 hours.
Serve with chocolate shavings.
3. Affogato al Caffè
The simplest — yet one of the most heavenly — coffee desserts ever.
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla gelato or ice cream
- 1 shot hot espresso
Instructions
- Place gelato in a small bowl.
- Pour espresso on top.
- Enjoy immediately!
Optional: Add chocolate, hazelnut pieces, or liqueur.
4. Coffee Chocolate Mousse
A light, airy treat with a deep cocoa-espresso flavor.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate
- 2 shots espresso
- Eggs or whipped cream
- Sugar
Instructions
- Melt chocolate.
- Mix with espresso.
- Fold in whipped cream or egg whites.
- Chill for 2–3 hours.
Top with coffee beans for crunch.
The coffee makes the cocoa taste deeper and more intense without overpowering the dessert.