As the winter season draws near, it’s the ideal moment to savor the warmth and depth of coffee in more refined and creative ways. These meticulously crafted recipes transform coffee from a daily ritual into an exquisite culinary experience, blending its rich, robust flavors with thoughtfully selected seasonal ingredients. Each creation captures the essence of comfort and indulgence, offering a harmonious balance of boldness and warmth. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet evening, these coffee-infused delights promise to elevate your winter celebrations with their sophisticated aromas and luxurious taste.
Cinnamon Coffee Recipe by Mordhwaj Singh Chandrawat, Chef & Food Influencer, Belle Patisserie
Ingredients:
35g of ground coffee or 6g instant coffee
1 tsp cinnamon powder
150ml milk or water
1 tbsp sugar or honey (optional)
Instructions:
Brew ground coffee in a moka pot or mix instant coffee with warm water.
Heat milk or water, add cinnamon powder and sweetener.
Pour the warm mixture over the brewed coffee and enjoy your warm, healthy cinnamon coffee.
Tip: Substitute cinnamon with cardamom for a variation.
Whisked Iced Coffee recipe by Anjali Chandak, PR Professional
Ingredients:
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp coffee
2 drops water
3-4 ice cubes
Cream milk (for shaking)
Instructions:
In a bowl, whisk sugar, coffee, and water for 20 minutes until frothy.
Fill a glass with ice, then pour the frothy coffee blend over it.
Shake cream milk and pour on top. Serve chilled.
Java Coffee & Pumpkin Mousse with Coffee Ginger Coulis recipe by Chef Gautam Mehrishi, Corporate Executive Chef, Club Mahindra
Ingredients for Mousse:
½ cup strong brewed Java coffee
½ cup caramelized pumpkin puree
1½ cups heavy cream
4 egg yolks
⅓ cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp gelatin (or 3 gelatin sheets)
Ingredients for Coffee Ginger Coulis:
¼ cup espresso
¼ cup Thai ginger syrup
2 oz dark chocolate (chopped)
1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions:
Mousse: Make crème anglaise by whisking egg yolks and sugar, adding heated cream, and stirring in vanilla. Combine with coffee, pumpkin puree, and dissolved gelatin. Fold in whipped cream and refrigerate to set.
Coulis: Heat espresso, ginger syrup, and chocolate. Thicken with cornstarch and cool.
Drizzle the coulis over the set mousse and serve.
Coffee and Almond Prune Brownies recipe by Chef Gautam Mehrishi, Corporate Executive Chef, Club Mahindra
Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
¾ cup sugar
2 large eggs
¼ cup brewed Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee
¼ cup almond milk
¼ cup prune paste
½ cup dark chocolate (chopped)
¼ cup cocoa powder
½ tsp baking powder
¼ cup chopped almonds (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
Mix melted butter, chocolate, eggs, sugar, coffee, almond milk, and prune paste.
Sift in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and fold until combined.
Pour into the pan, sprinkle almonds, and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool and serve.
These streamlined recipes highlight the rich, warm, and bold flavors of coffee in delightful ways, perfect for the festive season or a special occasion.
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