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For those who are coffee-obsessed like Ree Drummond, a cup of joe is what life is all about. "I wouldn't want to live in a world without coffee," she says. She often whips up a big batch of her iced coffee recipe so she has it on hand at all times. But she doesn't stop there! The Pioneer Woman uses coffee in other forms, too, including these best coffee desserts. (Because why just sip your coffee when you can eat it, too?)
Here, you'll find fun new twists on barista favorites, like caramel macchiato in cupcake form and frozen cappuccino cups that are refreshing and sweet. Looking to give chocolate desserts a little perk (as in making it mocha flavored)? Add a hint of espresso powder—it's one of the best ways to make boxed brownies taste better. It's also Ree's trick for making her mocha mug cakes and coffee chocolate chunk cookies. The more you add, the more coffee flavor there will be.
Want even more java-infused desserts? Try the twist on tiramisu that turns coffee-soaked cake layers into an over-the-top treat. There are also a few different ice cream recipes, like coffee ice cream pie and iced coffee ice cream floats that are a cold brew lover's dream. So, whether you're looking for something special to spoil a coffee lover or a caffeinated treat for an afternoon pick-me-up, there's something for everyone on this list of coffee desserts.
Coffee Ice Cream Pie
This recipe is marriage of sweet and salty flavors thanks to the biscoff cookie and pretzel crust. But the real star of the show is the no-churn coffee ice cream filling topped with caramel!
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Espresso Biscotti
Biscotti are crunchy Italian cookies best served when dunked into coffee. But this recipe takes things one step further by infusing the cookie with espresso powder, too for double the flavor.
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Tiramisu Cake
For a fun twist on tiramisu, this towering dessert is made with espresso-soaked cake layers and fluffy mascarpone cream. A final dusting of cocoa powder is all you need to decorate the show-stopping treat.
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Affogato
It doesn't get any easier than this Italian delight if you're looking for a quick fix. All you really need is a scoop of gelato or ice cream and then pour hot espresso over the top.
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Skillet Mocha Brownie Sundae
Not only is this fudgy brownie made with brewed coffee, but it's also drizzled with a homemade coffee syrup. The only thing that could make it better would be a scoop of coffee ice cream on top.
Get Ree's Skillet Mocha Brownie Sundae recipe.
Coffee Ice Cream
You can use brewed espresso or even cold brew concentrate to make this coffee-infused ice cream. The stronger the coffee, the better, but you can also use decaffeinated coffee if you prefer.
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Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes
This recipe is inspired by a coffee shop favorite. It starts with a box of devil's food cake mix, instant pudding, and brewed coffee, then finishes it off with an espresso buttercream and drizzle of caramel.
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Coffee-Toffee Crunch Cake
This recipe embraces coffee every which way—the cake layers are infused with instant coffee granules and the buttercream is too! Plus, there's chocolate-covered toffee bars sprinkled throughout.
Get Ree's Coffee-Toffee Crunch Cake recipe.
Coffee Chocolate Chunk Cookies
If you love the smell of fresh brewed coffee, just wait until you bake up a batch of these homemade cookies. They're sweet and nutty with just the right amount of coffee flavor thanks to the instant coffee granules, semisweet chocolate chunks, and chopped pecans.
Get Ree's Coffee Chocolate Chunk Cookies recipe.
Mocha Mug Cake
No, that's not coffee in your mug—it's cake! This fun treat only takes 10 minutes to make using your microwave. It's perfect for those last-minute cravings.
Get Ree's Mocha Mug Cake recipe.
Iced Coffee Ice Cream Float
A root beer float is great and all, but an iced coffee float sounds like pure heaven! It's a refreshing combination of coffee and homemade no-churn condensed milk ice cream.
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Mocha Cupcakes
These cupcakes couldn't be easier—the base is a simple chocolate cupcake recipe and the buttercream frosting is made with coffee extract and instant espresso powder. There's even a chocolate-covered espresso bean on top for good measure.
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Coffee-Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
This homemade ice cream is made with swirls of sweet dulce de leche and chunks of crunchy toffee bits. It'll be hard to stop at just one scoop.
Get Ree's Coffee-Dulce de Leche Ice Cream recipe.
Irish Cream Poke Cake
You don't have to wait for St. Paddy's to dig into this easy cake! Spike a boxed mix with some espresso powder and then double down by drizzling an Irish cream mixture over the top.
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Mudslide
Part milkshake + part cocktail = the best dessert drink of all time. It's basically a boozy concoction of vanilla ice cream, Irish cream, coffee liqueur, and vodka. Oh, and don't forget the chocolate drizzle.
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Tiramisu Overnight Oats
Looking for a healthy treat that's still delicious? These overnight oats are perfect for any time of day. Each cup has that pudding-like consistency and milky coffee flavor that'll remind you of homemade tiramisu.
Get the Tiramisu Overnight Oats recipe.
Chocolate-Dipped Mocha Cannoli
Grab a package of cannoli shells at the supermarket to make this easy dessert. All you need to do is dip the shells in melted chocolate, then use a piping bag fitted with a star tip to fill them with a homemade mocha cream filling.
Tiramisu
Take Ree's word for it: “Make some tiramisu and your life will never be the same!" The layered dessert is a creamy, delightful treat made with store-bought ladyfingers and strong coffee flavor.
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Mocha Silk Pie
A no-bake crust and a no-bake filling? Oh, how the coffee gods are smiling down! The crust is made of pecans and chocolate, while the filling is lusciously mocha thanks to instant coffee granules and Kahlua.
Get Ree's Mocha Silk Pie recipe.
Frozen Cappuccino Cups
Stash these bite-sized treats in your freezer for any time you have a sweet craving. They're made with store-bought coffee ice cream and Oreo cookie crumbs, but you can top them off with anything you desire, like chopped nuts, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream.
Get Ree's Frozen Cappuccino Cups recipe.
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