Discover how to make a gourmet coffee at home with these 15 ideas for tasty and easy-to-prepare treats. Thanks to these original recipes, enjoy delicious and refined desserts to share with family or friends.
The Essential Classics Revisited
Some small treats never go out of style and are universally loved. Nothing beats the big classics revisited in their miniature version to accompany your gourmet coffee.
Fruit Tartlets
Easy to make, the fruit tarts are ideal to honor the season. Make them with a shortcrust or sweet pastry and fill them with a light pastry cream. To enhance it all, add pieces of fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, kiwi or even mango according to your desires and the season.
[bzkshopping keyword=”tartlet mold”]
Scented Madeleines
Small, soft and flavorful bites, madeleines are perfect for enhancing your gourmet coffee. Perfume them with the zest of lemon or orange for a tangy note, or choose to pair them with spices such as vanilla or cinnamon. You can also opt for the opulence of a chocolate madeleine or a marbled version.
[bzkshopping keyword=”vanilla”]
[bzkshopping keyword=”cinnamon”]
[bzkshopping keyword=”madeleine mold”]
Profiteroles
Round and indulgent, these tiny puffs are filled with pastry cream or ice cream, then draped in hot chocolate. They make a foolproof choice to accompany your gourmet coffee. For a change of taste, alternate the flavors by playing with different cream and ice cream flavors.
[bzkshopping keyword=”vanilla ice cream”]
Chocolate treats
For cocoa lovers, here are some sweet ideas that will delight your guests when tasting dessert.
Truffles
Made from chocolate ganache, roll these little balls in cocoa, grated coconut or pistachio pieces to enhance their deliciousness. Also vary the preparations by using dark, milk or white chocolate according to your desires.
[bzkshopping keyword=”grated coconut”]
[bzkshopping keyword=”dark chocolate”]
Brownie bites
Revisit the traditional American brownie by making these melting and irresistible bites. Add some nuts, hazelnuts or chocolate chips for an explosion of flavors in your mouth.
[bzkshopping keyword=”chocolate chip”]
Chocolate Mousse
Serve this mousse smooth and intense in small transparent glasses to combine visual and taste pleasure. Choose a quality chocolate to get a tasty mousse rich in flavors.
[bzkshopping keyword=”pastry chocolate”]
Exotic and fruity touches
For a light dessert, the combination of fresh fruits and a creamy or crunchy preparation will delight those wishing to end the meal on a sweet but not too heavy note.
Exotic Fruit Verrines
Papaya, mango, pineapple: bet on tropical flavors to bring a touch of escape to your gourmet coffee. Alternate between layers of fresh fruit, coulis, and white cheese for a tasting that’s fresh and slightly acidic.
[bzkshopping keyword=”verrines”]
(The HTML tag and code does not need to be translated as it’s a programming code and universal in all languages)Red fruit macarons
Essentials of tea time, the macarons are appreciated as much for their texture as for the richness of their flavors. Indulge yourself with mini colorful bites of raspberry, blackcurrant or blueberry flavors for example.
[bzkshopping keyword=”macaron mold”]
Rum Baba and Citrus
Forget the traditional large baba, opt for a miniature version easily achievable with a mini muffin mold. Syrup, rum and citrus zest will soak these little indulgent sponges to end the meal beautifully.
[bzkshopping keyword=”mini muffin mold”]
Oriental sweets in your gourmet coffee
Enjoy small delights adorned with honey, almonds, and orange blossom to bring the Orient to your table.
Baklava
Make these crispy brick sheets with almond, walnut or pistachio stuffing, and sweeten it all with honey and orange blossom syrup. A treat for fans of oriental sweets.
[bzkshopping keyword=”almonds”]
Gazelle Horns
Made from shortbread dough and a filling of ground almonds, these little crescent-shaped sweets are ideal to accompany a flavorful gourmet coffee.
Fruit Turkish Delights
Not belonging solely to the candy family, try making homemade Turkish delight with various fruit flavors (strawberry, cherry, orange). Guaranteed smoothness by rolling them in flavored powdered sugar.
[bzkshopping keyword=”icing sugar”]
In short, here are 15 delicious ideas to create a tasty and original gourmet coffee, that will appeal to your guests during a festive meal as well as in intimate settings. Vary the pleasures and let your creativity run free in creating an assortment of delicacies to suit everyone’s tastes and desires. Enjoy your meal!