How to Serve the Right Coffee with the Right Dessert
Cooking is an art, and so is serving! As a host, you should know which recipe suits best for the occasion, the time of the meal and the accompaniments that make the meal comprehensive. For most coffee lovers, a post-lunch or post-dinner coffee needs a dessert. Ever wondered why noted coffee shops such as Coffee Dorks offer an exquisite range of desserts on their menu besides a whole plethora of coffee flavors? Well, the reason is coffee goes well with desserts and of course only when chosen precisely!
One..two…three
Before talking dessert that fits well with coffee, you need to know three aspects of the coffee that you are serving.
Acidity: The brightness or the tang of the joe.
Strength: Whether you are serving strong coffee and how the guests would feel it in their mouth.
Aroma: The flavor and the smell of the coffee.
Besides, you also have to consider these:
* Are you serving a decaffeinated version?
* What is the serving size?
* Either it is black coffee or a milk variant?
* Are you adding cream, sugar or syrup to coffee?
Tips for a perfect post-meal coffee
Holiday season dinner is best accompanied by a small cup of coffee. Use these tips to make your post-meal coffee a perfect one:
* Opt for small serving portions; remember you are waking up your guests for a bright day ahead, so big cups and lattes may not be a good choice as after-meal coffee.
* Filter coffee or an espresso make a good choice compared to other coffee variants.
* Serve the coffee that your guests would love, serving your taste may not fit well always. If possible get an idea about their preferred variant – decaffeinated, black, dairy, strong, cream, sugar, syrup or any other options they wish for their coffee.
* While at the dinner table, when the meal is done, put your napkin on the table and ask if any guests are interested in accompanying you for serving coffee. This would create a warm ambiance too and most coffee lovers love to take part in serving coffee.
Type of Bean and the Dessert Selection
Coffee beans of various origins have distinct flavors and strength. Knowing your bean will help in choosing that perfect dessert.
Costa Rica beans: Beans from Costa Rica are sweeter than other ones; you can prefer creamy desserts and ice creams of mild flavors such as vanilla.
Brazilian beans: There beans occur in multiple strengths and flavors depending on their roasting styles; choose fruit-flavored desserts such as pies for coffee made from Brazilian beans.
Colombian beans: They are heavy in strength, so custard, cheesecakes, cakes with nuts and dry fruits make good accompaniments.
Kenyan beans: Raisin based puddings, bread, and cakes go well with coffee made from these beans as the bean has a natural wine like flavoring.
East African beans: These beans are known for their citrus flavor, and hence a lemon tart or a lime pie will suit very well.
South Indian beans: These are known for their flavor and aroma; chocolate-based cookies and salted biscuits make perfect side serving.
Indonesian beans: They are heavy and earthy; complement their taste with cinnamon-flavored pie or cookie.
Southeast Asian beans: These are dark and rich in flavor; choose rich desserts made of chocolate or caramel.
Java beans: Known for their distinct flavor, truffles, and cookies based on chocolate would make a perfect side serving.
Sumatran beans: These beans are spicy in flavor, so opt for sweet pie made of sweet potatoes or pumpkins.
Tips for Perfect Cup of Coffee
If you are new to making coffee or looking for tips to improve your coffee visit Coffee Dorks and follow these tips would help you:
* Grind your beans fresh before the brew; the aroma is locked and your guests can enjoy the heavenly taste in their cup.
* The water for brewing should be boiling and not just hot; if you are using filter version, make sure you add bubbling boiling water to the grounds, or if you are using the machine for brewing set the temperature to around 200 degrees.
* Culinary experts suggest the for every 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds to 6 ounces of water for getting that perfect cup of joe.
Dessert Ideas for Coffee
Know that we know the secrets for a perfect cup of coffee and how to choose the dessert for different variants of bean and the tips to serve post-dinner coffee right, here are some ideas for desserts that you can use as accompaniments for coffee.
Double Chocolate Chunk Orange Cookies
Cocoa and dark coffee – a perfect combo for a post-meal cuppa.
Serving Tip: Serve with a light and medium roast coffee
Sesame cookies coated with chocolate
Add a toast to coffee with sesame flavor.
Serving tip: Serve with Dark roast coffee.
Cinnamon based Cake and rolls
Coffee and cinnamon are always made for each other! Cinnamon cakes are best for any type of bean.
Serving Tip: Serve with light roast or cinnamon-flavored coffee.
Blueberry Muffins or raspberry cakes
Offers an unforgettable taste to your guests taste buds.
Serving Tip: Serve with a light and medium roast coffee.
Vanilla cake
A fruity cake with nuts and dry fruits to soothe sweet tooth!
Serving tip: Goes perfect with dark coffee – either black or milk variant!
Peanut based cakes
Perfect for adding crunchiness to a cup of coffee!
Serving Tip: Serve with dark coffee or medium roasted one.
Sundaes
Creamy and soothing! Pick any flavor and see the magic.
Serving Tip: Serve with dark coffee and espresso.
Molten Chocolate Cake
Let the molten chocolate work its magic on your guests taste buds!
Serving tip: Serve with black coffee or milk variant – strong.
Caramel banana bread
Caramel and banana – perfect when combined! Add a dash of cinnamon if you wish to enhance the flavor!
Serving Tip: Serve with medium and dark roast coffee.
Caffeinated brownies
Why not a hint of caffeine in dessert too?
Serving Tip: Serve with the decaffeinated version or light roast coffee.
Caramel Macchiato Ice cream
Makes another lip-smacking combination for coffee.
Serving Tip: Suits best with dark coffee, black or milk variant.
Cappucino cheesecake
A dash of both coffee and cheese! Melts in the mouth along and your guests will keep lingering for more!
Serving Tip: Serve with dark coffee or espresso.
Choco chip banana muffins
Good fit for dessert lovers.
Serving tip: Serve with dark coffee – black or milk variant!
Mug cakes
Cute serving size and appeases taste buds!
Serving tip: Suits well with any type of coffee!
Pecan pie
Rich and heavy, satisfies sweet lovers!
Serving tip: Serve with coffee made out of dense beans.
Sea salt mint cookies
Salty and minty! Offers lingering taste!
Serving tip: Serve with black coffee – medium or light!
Spicy cappuccino cookies
Made out of spices and coffee! For that earthy and spicy taste!
Serving tip: Serve with dark coffee with sugar or caramel or syrup.
Coffee Maple Cookies
Mix of syrup and caffeine!
Serving Tip: Serve with dark coffee, best with milk variant!
Mocha-Pecan Ice cream bonbons
Combo of both coffee and nuts!
Serving tip: Suits perfect with medium roast and dark roast!
Coffee and cream brownies
Intensely flavored with both coffee and cream!
Serving tip: Serve with black coffee – strong variant!
We are sure you are now ready to rock on with your coffee party! Happy sipping and happy serving!