Coffee Recipes That Turn up the Heat (and Cool it Down)
Morning, afternoon, after dinner. At home, at work, on the go. For many of us, coffee is an important part of every day. Want to make sure your love for coffee always stays fresh? Switch up your routine with these homemade coffee recipes for those who love coffee in all its forms.
COLD AND FROZEN COFFEE RECIPES
Cold Brew Coffee Recipe
Impress your friends, coworkers and yourself by making this popular coffee house concoction.
Add 1 cup of coffee grounds and 6 cups of water to a large bowl. Cover and let sit overnight. In the morning, pour into a pitcher, straining coffee grounds with a few coffee filters or a strainer and cheesecloth. Voila, homemade cold brew coffee!
Salted Caramel Iced Coffee Recipe
Caramel. Is. Yummy. But add a little salt and we’re talking over-the-top delicious!
Make this concoction for yourself by adding ice cubes and coffee (caramel-flavored if you have it!) to a caramel-drizzled glass. Mix in your favorite creamer and 1/8 tsp of salt. Add some whipped cream and extra caramel on top if you’d like.
Coffee Popsicle Recipe
Coffee for dessert? Yes, please! Mix 2 cups of cold coffee with ¾ cup of cream, and sugar to taste. Pour into popsicle molds, cover with aluminum foil and insert popsicle sticks. Freeze until solid.
Want to dip and top your pop?
After the coffee popsicle is completely solid, dip in chocolate sauce. (You can make your own by melting 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.) Then dip in your favorite topping and re-freeze for 30 minutes.
Dark Chocolate Ice Cubes Recipe
Okay, so there’s no coffee in this recipe. But these cubes are sure to be a hit with iced coffee lovers who are also chocolate lovers.
- Whisk 2 cups of water, ¼ cup of cocoa powder and ¼ cup of agave syrup in a saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer and remove from heat.
- Once completely cooled, poor into ice cube trays and freeze until solid.
- Add to your favorite iced coffee drink!
Coffee Ice Cream Recipe
Making your own ice cream doesn’t have to be hard. No, really! Here’s the scoop:
Mix 2 cups of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Dissolve 5 tsp instant coffee in 2 ½ tsp warm water and add to bowl, followed by 2 tsp vanilla extract and 14 oz sweetened condensed milk. Freeze for several hours, then enjoy!
Hot Coffee Recipes
Nutella Coffee Recipe
Oh, what a teaspoon (or tablespoon, or three) of Nutella can do. Just stir into your coffee, top with whipped cream and be amazed. Top with hazelnuts if you’re feeling extra fancy.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
You don’t have to wait until fall or count on a barista to make this coffee favorite.
- Heat 1 cup of milk and 1 or 2 tablespoons of sugar on the stove or in the microwave.
- While the mixture is heating, fill a mug with ½ cup of your favorite pumpkin coffee, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice (see our pumpkin pie spice recipe hack on Pinterest).
- Pour milk and sugar mixture on top. Add whipped cream if desired.
Want to pump up the pumpkin? Add 1 tablespoon of canned pumpkin in the saucepan with the milk and sugar.
Peppermint Mocha Recipe
Candy canes aren’t just for holiday decorating. Stock up during the season and be ready to make this peppermint drink all year round.
Just mix a cup of coffee with a packet of hot chocolate. Crush a candy cane with a rolling pin and stir in the pieces. Add whipped cream and more candy pieces for garnish.
What are you brewing?
Whether you like it hot, cold or frozen, you’re now ready to kick your coffee game up a notch. Share your favorite coffee recipe from this article, or one of your own, in the comments below.