Kahlúa, Espresso, and Chocolate Trifle with Candied Peanuts

Tempering the eggs is the key to a smooth custard. Adding just 1/4 cup of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks prevents accidentally scrambling the eggs before the…

Rib-Eye Steaks Rubbed with Coffee and Cocoa

To match the steaks’ rich, beefy flavor, they're rubbed with a cocoa-espresso spice mix. It adds depth and a subtle bitter undertone that’s downright addictive.

Chocolate-Dipped Espresso Shortbread Cookies

Melting chocolate with shortening helps the chocolate set without the need to temper it. You can omit the shortening and the dipping, and instead drizzle plain melted chocolate on the…

Coffee-Caramel Pots de Crème

Updated Tiramisù

Even people who thought they ate enough tiramisù in the '80s to last them a lifetime love this dessert. It's light, sophisticated, and not too sweet. What makes this tiramisù…