Five Simple Coffee Recipes for Home
A collection of five straightforward recipes using coffee, covering drinks, desserts, and a simple rub.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: Varies by recipe (e.g., 6 muffins, 4 servings of rub)
- Category: Mixed
- Method: Mixing and Baking
- Cuisine: General
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened (for Tiramisu)
- 1 package ladyfingers (for Tiramisu)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for Muffins)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened (for Muffins)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for Muffins)
- 1 large egg (for Muffins)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (for Muffins)
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (for Rub)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (for Rub)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for Rub)
- 1 pound steak or pork chops (for Rub)
Instructions
- Make the Coffee Whipped Cream: Beat the heavy cream, cooled coffee, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract together until soft peaks form. Store chilled.
- Prepare Simple Tiramisu (No Bake): Dip ladyfingers briefly into leftover strong coffee (unsweetened). Layer the dipped ladyfingers and the mascarpone mixture in a small dish. Dust the top generously with cocoa powder. Chill for at least 4 hours.
- Bake Coffee Muffins: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cream butter and brown sugar. Beat in the egg. Mix flour, baking powder, and 1 tablespoon of instant coffee granules. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Spoon batter into muffin tins. Bake for 18-20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make a Basic Coffee Rub: Mix the instant coffee granules, smoked paprika, and garlic powder thoroughly in a small bowl. Rub this mixture evenly over your steak or pork chops before cooking.
- Serve Iced Coffee: Fill a glass with ice. Pour 1/2 cup of strong, cooled coffee over the ice. Top with a dollop of the prepared coffee whipped cream.
Notes
- For the Tiramisu, use espresso if available for a deeper coffee flavor.
- When making the muffins, dissolve the instant coffee granules in one teaspoon of hot water first before adding to the batter for better distribution.
- The coffee rub works well on beef brisket or pork shoulder if you plan on slow cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 50