Menu Enter a recipe name, ingredient, keyword...

Perk up your plate: How to cook with coffee

By,
Gourmandize
How to use espresso? 4/5

How to use espresso?

The popular Italian dessert coffee called affogato makes the best use of espresso. It involves pouring warm espresso onto big scoops of ice cream. The hot and cold contrast and amalgamation of textures make it deliciously divine. 

Espresso can also be used when cooking veal or to add creaminess to soups. French culinary master Sébastien Gaudard once created a coffee chestnut soup that he garnished with flakes of Parmesan.  Then there's the all-time favorite Italian tiramisu that's made by soaking ladyfingers in espresso. Even a dark chocolate mousse could use a hint of coffee, as chocolate and coffee pair well together.


More steaming articles



Chef Tips and Tricks

VIDEO: Salted Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!