
12 Buzz-Worthy Recipes Made With Coffee
Ahh... that first cup of coffee in the morning is a beautiful thing. The smell, the taste, the delightfully warm mug. If you love a strong brew, the flavor of coffee can be used in a variety of ways! From desserts to drinks to flavoring a delightful roast, these 12 Coffee-Infused Recipes are sure to give you a buzz!
We all know that coffee energizes you. But what if coffee could truly sustain you, giving you a full boost to get through your morning even when you're in a rush? The Rise & Grind Smoothie gets you ready to... well, to rise and grind: it's essentially a coffee smoothie with creamy peanut butter, sweet banana, and empowering protein powder to keep you going no matter what the day throws at you! It only takes 5 minutes to make and all you need is a blender, so you can make a Rise & Grind Smoothie while running out the door, content with the knowledge you're getting your caffeine boost and breakfast in every sip!
Do you know what might enhance the smokiness and savory flavor of a great steak? A cup of joe seared into the crust! Coffee-Crusted Steak uses a unique blend of brown sugar, spices, and of course coffee to make a malty, sweet, and aromatic coating that compliments the juicy, savoriness of the steak. Topping it with herbaceous, refreshing, and tangy corn salsa feels almost unfair to other steak dinners. But you can taste the difference from the first bite of Coffee-Crusted Steak.

Caramel Mudslide is the kind of cocktail that helps you kick back and really enjoy the fall! A mix of Irish cream and coffee liqueur offers up a refreshing, perky, yet mellow beverage experience. The sugary (or salty, if you prefer) caramel rim experience really makes this brew feel like the best of a fall festival! Taking a sip of Caramel Mudslide is the fastest way to unwind while watching leaves fall from the trees!
Steak & Citrus Chutney is an upscale yet simple main course that encompasses all things summertime! Heat up your grill to lightly char the juicy hanger steaks, tossed in a sweet and savory ground coffee and cocoa powder-infused homemade rub. Plating the fulfilling slabs brings on more warm weather hints, thanks to the made-from-scratch chutney that brings in a syrupy and citrusy bright flavor. Steak & Citrus Chutney is literally a taste of that sweet, sweet summertime (without skimping out on the savory)!

One-Bite Wonders are the dessert treat you'll be munching down in, well, one bite! The crisp chocolate wafers provide a sweet and sturdy support to the creamy topping and the bright raspberries. The topping is infused with the aromatic flavor of espresso and the tang of cream cheese, making it a delightful delicacy that just about everyone will fall in love with after just, that's right, one bite! One-Bite Wonders bring coffee and chocolate together in a crunchy and creamy new form!

Pot roasts are an American classic and really deliver true flavor. How do you take something so beloved and elevate it? By making this Coffee Pot Roast, that's how! The beef is coated in a spicy, fragrant, coffee-infused spice rub, and then slow-cooked to true melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, with some peppery parsnips and leafy Brussels sprouts, in beef broth to enhance that truly meaty flavor. Served over a creamy polenta with a bite of parmesan cheese, Coffee Pot Roast will impress even the most sophisticated of palates. Let your slow cooker help you whip up something out of your dreams!

If you're a coffee lover, we've found something new for you to love. This Icebox Coffee Cake is perfect for your next dessert wake up call. The creamy chocolate-coffee pudding combo, layered atop the crunchy, cinnamon-y graham crackers with the foamy whipped cream brews up the perfectly lively coffee-loving dessert you've been longing for. Don't let the same old dessert grind get you down; get yourself a cup, ahem, we mean, a plate with a slice of our Icebox Coffee Cake for your post-dinner pick-me-up. When you're a coffee aficionado, we understand the love for that aromatic flavor in any form. So, go on, espresso yourself... because it's good all the way to the last drop, ahem, we mean piece, it's good to the last chocolatey piece. You and your cup o' Joe will definitely be going back for a double shot!
Coffee and steak? Together? It's not as crazy as it sounds! Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin uses espresso beans as part of an aromatic and smoky-sweet rub that enhances the beefy flavor of the tenderloin. Once seared and roasted to perfection, the tenderloin has a jacket that you'll be dreaming of from now on! Coffee-Crusted Beef Tenderloin is relatively easy to make and results in an unbelievable main course. It'll wake up your taste buds in an instant!

If tiramisu is already the definitive dessert pick-me-up, then Easy Tiramisu Mousse is somehow the even cheerier and easier version of it! The strength of the coffee, the tanginess and creaminess of the mascarpone, and the rich dusting of the cocoa powder are now all combined in a smooth, luscious mousse that is as light as air but so, so, so flavorful and sweet. These are charming little dessert cups you can serve to bring an Italian-style meal to a close or just a nice treat for when the mood strikes. It's so easy to take it easy with speedy and scrumptious Easy Tiramisu Mousse!
It's time to hop on the Cold Brew Iced Coffee trend without having to visit the coffee shop. Cold brewing coffee produces a full-bodied drink with a natural sweetness that you'll love sipping on throughout the morning. Cold Brew Iced Coffee is endlessly customizable with your favorite sweeteners and creamers, so you can always make the drink you need to get you going. Get ready for a new favorite refreshment.
Few things get people as perked up in the morning as their morning coffee. But that often means working with complex machinery or waiting in line at the coffee shop. Unless you make yourself a Whipped Coffee. This trendy and tasty take on your morning brew adds a little pep in your step with its foamy, frothy texture and its creamy sweetness. Whipped Coffee only takes 5 minutes to make, so you can add it to your morning routine without skipping a step, even as the flavor makes you skip with joy. It’ll give you the jolt you need from your cup o’ Joe.
As your favorite barista can attest, coffee and chocolate just make sense together. They each bring out the best of the other's deep flavors, from nuttiness to floral notes to sweetness. So when we say that Coffee Toffee Cheesecake brings the chocolate in its creamy, velvety filling and its crunchy, buttery crust, we don't want you to worry... the coffee flavor is still the star of the show here; it's just being elevated to the best version of itself! For extra crunch and a rich butterscotch flavor, the cake itself is topped with bites of your favorite toffee candy bars. Coffee Toffee Cheesecake will liven up your tastebuds the same way your favorite cup of joe does... except with the joy of dessert added in!


























