Prefer your cup of coffee black? On some days, you might prefer an excellent ol’ cup of black coffee; other days, you might crave some other coffee creations. No matter your preference, black coffee can be both — a classic drink and a versatile ingredient. Get creative with black coffee to create these decadent and tasty coffee desserts at home; here are some simple recipes to get you started!
Coffee Jelly
A Japanese dessert made from black coffee and gelatin, coffee jelly created a Japanese chain coffee shop branch in the 1960s. It became a hit among the Japanese as a refreshing summertime treat with a light texture and delicate bittersweet flavours.
Make this dessert at home — all you need is strong black coffee, powdered gelatin, and water. First, create a mixture by combining gelatin powder with some water in a small bowl. Then, sweeten the black coffee with some sugar while heating it in a saucepan, bringing it to a near boil over medium-high heat. After that, please turn off the heat and whisk in the gelatin mixture until it dissolves. Set aside to cool before pouring the mixture into a baking dish and refrigerate until set. Once it is set, please take out the coffee jelly and cut it into small cubes. Spoon the cubes into individual serving dishes and top with whipped cream and fresh fruits if desired!
Silky coffee pudding
If you like creamy desserts, this silky coffee pudding will be your cup of tea! Coffee and pudding is a match made in heaven — rich coffee flavours sweetened with brown sugar that complements the smooth pudding makes every bite a rich experience.
The ingredients you need are strong black coffee, cream and dark brown sugar. Firstly, combine the milk, black coffee, and cream In a medium saucepan over medium heat. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and cornstarch until blended. Ladle some of the hot milk over the eggs, whisk it again, and continue to do so with the rest of the milk. After that, return the mixture to the saucepan and place it back over medium-low heat. Whisk the custard constantly until it has thickened, but do not let it boil or else it could curdle. Next, remove the mixture from the heat and whisk in the butter, instant coffee and salt. Place in the fridge to set and serve cold! Lastly, sieve the mixture to remove any lumps to give you a silky, smooth pudding.
Coffee brownies
Want to take your brownies to a whole new level? Black coffee will do the trick! Adding coffee concentrate into your brownie mixture not only intensifies the chocolate-y flavour but also gives it a moist and creamy texture.
Firstly, melt chopped chocolates together with some butter in a saucepan over medium heat while stirring constantly. Remove the mixture and pour in a mixing bowl to let cool. Next, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper. After this sequence, add these ingredients into the mixture and whisk until well incorporated: sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and black coffee concentrate. After that, add in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt and gently fold them in. Mix until you get a smooth batter and spread it on the pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, then let the brownies cool on a wire rack, and it’s ready to serve!
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