Coffee and dessert are a match made in heaven. Whether you're a chocolate lover, a cookie fanatic, or a classic tiramisu fan, adding freshly roasted coffee to your baking takes everything to the next level. Here are three crowd-pleasing recipes using Brew Buddy Roast coffee.
1. Espresso Dark Chocolate Brownies
Makes 16 brownies
For the richest, most chocolatey brownies, we recommend using our Dubai Chocolate or Sumatra — both have deep, natural chocolate notes that intensify the flavor of every bite. Dubai Chocolate brings bold cocoa richness, while Sumatra adds an earthy, dark chocolate depth with hints of molasses.
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup butter
- 2 tbsp Brew Buddy Roast Dubai Chocolate or Sumatra, finely ground
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
Directions: Melt chocolate and butter together. Stir in coffee grounds, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Fold in flour and salt. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. The coffee intensifies the chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee.
Pro tip: Dubai Chocolate gives you pure cocoa intensity, while Sumatra adds a smoky, earthy twist. Try both and see which you prefer!
2. Coffee Shortbread Cookies
Makes 24 cookies
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp Brew Buddy Roast Hazelnut, finely ground
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
Directions: Cream butter and sugar. Mix in coffee grounds, flour, and salt. Roll into a log, refrigerate 1 hour, slice and bake at 325°F for 12–15 minutes. Simple, buttery, and absolutely addictive.
3. Classic Tiramisu
Serves 8
- 1 cup strong brewed Brew Buddy Roast French Roast (cooled)
- 3 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup sugar
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Directions: Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale. Fold in mascarpone, then whipped cream. Dip ladyfingers briefly in coffee mixture. Layer cookies and cream in a dish. Refrigerate 4 hours minimum. Dust with cocoa before serving.
Pro Tips
- Finely ground coffee works best in baked goods — coarse grounds can be gritty
- Flavored coffees like Hazelnut or Cinnabun add an extra flavor dimension to desserts
- Let brewed coffee cool completely before using in no-bake recipes
Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Shop our Dubai Chocolate, Sumatra, Hazelnut, and French Roast coffees — perfect for baking and brewing. Tag us in your creations! ☕🍫