From fudgy pies and mocha bars to tiramisu-inspired treats, these desserts use espresso to add rich, roasty depth.
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Bold, intense, and syrupy, espresso is rich with notes of chocolate, caramel, and fruit, depending on the beans and roast — perfect for lending flavor to all kinds of sweet treats. Whether freshly brewed, powdered, or in the form of finely ground beans, something magical happens when espresso is paired with chocolate. From an overtly mocha confection like Zoë François’ Espresso Millionaire Bars to recipes where it quietly deepens chocolate’s complexity, like fudgy Chocolate Chess Pie, these desserts showcase espresso and chocolate at their richest, darkest, and most decadent.
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Espresso Martini Brownies
With a fudgy brownie base and mascarpone whipped cream spiked with espresso and Kahlúa, this transcendent chocolate treat is our favorite kind of nightcap. Serve it in coupe glasses for an elegant presentation.
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Silky Chocolate Cake
Rose Levy Beranbaum frosts velvety chocolate cake with an intense bittersweet espresso ganache for bold, grown-up richness and flavor.
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Tiramisu
This quintessential Italian dessert stacks espresso-soaked ladyfinger cookies with rich, Marsala-spiked mascarpone cream. Once chilled, dust with cocoa powder, sprinkle with chocolate shavings, and serve.
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Espresso Millionaire Bars
Pastry chef Zoë François takes inspiration from handmade marbled Italian paper for these impressive bars, swirling dark chocolate ganache with drizzles of tinted white chocolate over layers of cocoa shortbread and chewy espresso caramel.
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Chocolate Chess Pie
Nicole Hopper's rich pie has a fudgy, brownie-like filling with an irresistible crackly top thanks to a combination of pantry staples and high-quality ingredients, including bittersweet chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and bourbon.
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Thumbprint Cookies with White Chocolate-Espresso Ganache
James Beard Award–winning pastry chef and cookbook author Claudia Fleming pairs sandy walnut thumbprints with whipped white chocolate ganache steeped in espresso for a festive bite that melts on the tongue.
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Jumbo Brownies
"Like all great desserts, these brownies have only three pertinent flavors: chocolate, butter, and walnuts," says 1995 F&W Best New Chef Anne Quatrano. A splash of strong, freshly brewed espresso brings extra complexity to the nearly two pounds of chocolate in the batter without adding any overt coffee notes.
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Chocolate Espresso Pie Bars
These decadent bars from baker Cheryl Day top a tender brown sugar-butter crust with a rich, espresso-spiked dark chocolate filling. They're over-the-top in the best way.
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Simplest Chocolate Mousse
Boosted with espresso powder, this mousse from F&W's Justin Chapple is nearly as easy as whipped cream — no eggs required. Chill it until set, then serve with berries, shaved chocolate, or both.
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Espresso Martini Pops
Transforming your favorite caffeinated cocktail into a frozen treat is a great way to cool down while putting just the right amount of pep in your step. To achieve an alcohol ratio that allows the popsicles to fully solidify, we swap the espresso for cold brew and add just enough vodka and coffee liqueur for a hint of booze.
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White Chocolate-Swirled Malted Milk Fudge
This fudge recipe is set up for success with the addition of marshmallows — not only do they create a delightfully gooey texture, but they also prevent the candy from turning grainy. Ground espresso beans deepen the malted milk chocolate flavor.
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Dubai Chocolate Tiramisu
This trend-inspired take on tiramisu layers espresso-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and a pistachio-kataifi mixture that adds nutty flavor and delicate crunch. Finish with cocoa powder and chopped pistachios.
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One-Bowl Chocolate Cake
Delicious served plain or with billows of crème fraîche whipped cream, Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman's chocolate cake is a snap to make, regardless of your baking experience level. Enhanced with both espresso powder and hot coffee, the relatively thin batter is easily whisked together without the risk of overmixing.
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Bourbon Balls
Combine chocolate, bourbon, and pecans in 40 minutes without an oven for this easy treat that's popular throughout the South.
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Espresso Martini Pie
A dessert for the adult table, this decadent pie version of the Chocolate Espresso Martini cocktail gets its kick from instant espresso powder, Kahlúa coffee liqueur, and vodka throughout its layers.
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Tiramisu Sundae
Tiramisu sundaes effortlessly capture all the flavors of the classic dessert in a frozen format. It takes just 10 minutes to layer them up — use cooled espresso or coffee liqueur to mirror the coffee ice cream.
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Cocoa Cola Bundt Cake
Cookbook author Vallery Lomas adds extra oomph to her cola-forward chocolate Bundt cake by mixing warm spices and a tablespoon of espresso powder into the batter along with the dry ingredients.
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Espresso-Chocolate Semifreddo
Wolfgang Puck shares a dessert recipe created by pastry chef Sherry Yard for the opening of Spago Beverly Hills in 1997. The fluffiest, creamiest ice cream cake imaginable is based on the traditional Viennese Malakoff torte.
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Espresso-Shortbread Brownie Bars
Give tender, buttery shortbread a flavor boost with finely ground espresso beans, then bake fudgy brownies right on top for these sophisticated, easy-to-share bars.
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Chocolate-Espresso Snowballs
Made with cocoa, espresso powder, and finely chopped pecans, these buttery treats are a next-level take on fan-favorite snowball cookies
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