I faithfully return every morning to my favorite coffee shop, but occasionally I’m inspired to consume my espresso in inventive ways. Although I’m eternally grateful to my barista, the lure of incorporating coffee into baked goods for a deep and sophisticated element is too hard to resist.
In these Cappuccino Brownies, coffee is paired, not surprisingly, with chocolate for a rich, harmonious flavor. The fudgy, espresso-infused brownies are layered with a cream cheese frosting and coffee ganache. But my next shot of espresso is going in Coffee Toffee “Pie” made with a crispy caramel crust, chocolate espresso filling, and topped with rum-spiked whipped cream for a look that is reminiscent of a frothy latté.
For an adult take on the classic root beer float, I’m trying the Caramel Espresso Float that ditches the soda for sweetened espresso and is finished with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and chopped nuts.
What’s your favorite way to cook or bake with coffee?
Did the Caramel Espresso Float. Wow !!
Incredible, I have a new favorite. Will make this again and again.
I love these Mocha Brownies! http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Mocha-Brownies-102184
Yesterday I had lunch at Treviso Cafe at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota Florida and had a cappuccino panna cotta. I would love to see a recipe for this exquisite dessert.
Have made the brownies to rave reviews!!!
The coffee toffee “pie” sounds ok, but there is nothing like the original, which is soooo outstanding you cannot even think of doing this recepie.
Coffee makes a great rub for either steak or burgers. Just ix ground coffee with a bit of chili powder, fried mustard paprika and brown sugar and toss it on the grill. It’s easy and delicious!