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Autumn is synonymous with cozy sweater weather and the tantalizing tastes of the season that draw us nearer to the holiday period. The delightful explosion of pumpkin, apple, coffee, and comforting spices is enough to make anyone yearn for a cozy blanket, a riveting book, and a delicious snack.
While coffee lovers don’t need an excuse to break out their prised capsule coffee machine, whipping up delicious, coffee-inspired desserts to enjoy as the weather starts to cool and the days become shorter will bring the magic of fall to life.
Coffee Liqueur Milkshakes in Gingerbread Cookie Cups
Gingerbread cookie cups filled with creamy, boozy coffee liqueur milkshakes are the ideal dessert for your next adult-only dinner party if you’re seeking something fun, unique, and filled with the distinguished flavors of fall.
Start by preparing your favorite gingerbread cookie recipe. Bake the cups in a pre-prepared cupcake tray until they are firm and thoroughly cooked. Allow them to cool. Meanwhile, mix together vanilla ice cream, coffee liqueur, and a hint of vanilla essence until it becomes smooth and well blended. Once the gingerbread cups have cooled, distribute the blended mixture among them. Top each cup with whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon, and chocolate shavings if you like.
Espresso Shortbread
A traditional shortbread biscuit is always a delightful addition to your after-dinner coffee, regardless of the time of year. However, you can elevate this classic treat by turning them into espresso shortbread cookies. Partially dipping them in melted white chocolate makes them an ideal treat to relish all through the fall season.
While your baking will largely follow a traditional shortbread recipe, you will also add one tablespoon of instant espresso to one tablespoon of boiling hot water until the granules have dissolved. Set aside to cool while you mix the additional dough ingredients. Add the coffee mixture and work the dough until smooth, allowing it to rest for at least an hour. For an added sparkle, dip half the cookie in melted white chocolate.
Caramelized Banana Tiramisu
If you’re finding yourself with an excess of ripe bananas and the thought of making another banana bread is unbearable, this indulgent take on classic tiramisu will soon be a hit with your family. This luxurious dessert is made by layering espresso-drenched ladyfingers with creamy custard and luscious caramelized bananas.
Though store-bought custard can be fine, homemade custard is superior. Perfecting homemade custard may require some experimentation, particularly for those who’ve never tried it. However, the impact it has on the final dish justifies the effort.
Pumpkin Spice Affogato
All decadent desserts don’t have to be complex, just like all autumn desserts don’t have to be served hot. Consider Affogato, a renowned Italian dessert reliant on coffee, which feels like a comforting embrace at meal’s end. This fall variation incorporates a lavish dash of pumpkin spice syrup, which is both spicy and sweet.
To prepare this delicious syrup, combine granulated sugar, water, 100% pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and ground cloves. Whisk the mixture until it is well mixed and smooth. After it cools, pour it into a bowl or glass, add two scoops of vanilla ice cream and a shot of fresh espresso. Serve right away.
Cappuccino Dessert Cups
If you’re in search of a tasty and gratifying dessert that you can prepare up to two days prior to your event, consider creamy coffee-flavored dessert in chilled cups. Top it with a generous amount of your preferred whipped cream, and you have a recipe that meets all your requirements.
Firstly, blend the cornstarch and milk together until you achieve a smooth consistency. Following that, in a large saucepan, mix together instant coffee, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir this mixture over medium heat until the coffee and sugar are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Stir the cornstarch mixture once more to ensure the ingredients are fully combined, then, while continuously whisking, add this back into the coffee mixture. Allow the mixture to cook for an additional 10 minutes until it becomes thick and glossy. Finally, add a touch of vanilla and distribute the mixture into your dessert dishes.
Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes
You may be surprised to know that many of your favorite decant chocolate desserts contain coffee. This is largely because coffee’s flavor profile perfectly combines with chocolate, bringing out its rich and intense flavor.
The batter of chocolate mocha cupcakes is infused with coffee, while a gently whipped coffee mocha icing crowns the top. This recipe allows coffee to be elevated from a secondary to a primary ingredient, sharing the limelight with chocolate. Remember to let the cupcakes cool entirely before icing to avoid the frosting from melting and losing its form.
Mini Pumpkin Spice Latte Donuts
Pumpkin spice is arguably one of the quintessential flavors of fall. Despite its slightly controversial taste, mini pumpkin spice latte donuts offer an ideal mix of coffee, pumpkin pie spice, and a delightful sugar glaze.
To prepare your donut batter, combine the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. In another bowl, blend the pumpkin puree, eggs, vegetable oil, and milk. Merge the two mixtures, beating them until they’re just mixed. Afterwards, pour the batter into a donut tray, and bake until they’re light brown and bounce back when touched.
To prepare the coffee and vanilla glaze, first dissolve instant coffee in warm milk. Then, stir in vanilla and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and thick. After the donuts have cooled down, immerse each one into the glaze and let them set before serving.
I also have a Dalgona coffee recipe on the blog, if you just want a special coffee.