Dreaming of chocolate cake with subtle hints of coffee and almond? Wake up and get baking. Fresh raspberries and powdered sugar are better than icing on this cake.
Dense chocolate cakes flavored with coffee and baked in custard cups form soft centers of molten chocolate for an incredible, yet easy-to-make, dessert.
After receiving a request for a special turtle cheesecake and not finding a good recipe, I created my own. Everyone is thrilled with the results and this cheesecake remains a favorite at the coffee shop where I work. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Inspired by the Cuban national dish moros y cristianos (Moors and Christians), this robust meal is complete on its own. Depending on your mood, serve strong, hot Cuban-style coffee or chilled beer.
Try this traditional recipe for beignets from a user who swears this tastes just like the ones served at the famous New Orleans hot spot, the Cafe du Monde. Pour a coffee or hot chocolate and enjoy these tender pillow-like doughnuts for any special occasion or weekend breakfast.
No need for specialty ingredients to make this Italian dessert. Reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping make it easy to prepare and under 200 calories per serving.
If you love the rich chocolate and fluffy cream in the first four layers, dig down and you'll find four more luxurious layers underneath just waiting to be scooped up. Yum.
You don't have to fly to Italy to get a creamy tiramisu. Or even get in your car and go downtown. Make it at home and share it. Expect a hearty "Brava!"
