Coffee Blogs & Recipes / espresso

Lots of recipes call for espresso powder, but did you know you can make your own from our RED ROSE EXPRESSO beans? Brew a pot of Red Rose Espresso and save the grinds. Let them cool slightly and spread the grounds onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 2-3 hours in a 170-degree oven, until the grounds are dry, crumbly, and fragrant. Let cool completely, and then grind the grounds again, ‘til they are fine and almost powdery. Store in a cool, dark spot in a tightly sealed jar or container. Use in all your favorite recipes!

Tiramisu is a delicious coffee-flavored dessert, but it can be tricky to make at home. But tiramisu COFFEE is easy! Start by whipping 4 oz of mascarpone cheese in a medium bowl for a few minutes ‘til smooth. Next, slowly add ½ cup of heavy whipping cream while continuing to whip. When the mixture is almost whipped to full volume, begin to lightly sprinkle in ½ cup of powdered sugar and a dash of vanilla, and whip for a few more seconds, until the powdered sugar is combined, and the cream is fully whipped. Generously top a cup of strongly-brewed...

Go Italian with Affogato! First, freeze the serving bowl or cup for at least 15 minutes. Next, brew Red Rose Espresso (as an espresso or as a strong brew.) Place one generous dip of vanilla gelato into the chilled bowl (ice cream will do in a pinch) and top with a shot of hot espresso or a quarter cup of strong-brewed RED ROSE ESPRESSO or HAZELNUT coffee. The cold dish allows the hot coffee to slide over the gelato without melting it, for a deliciously sweet coffee treat. (Add a shot of amaretto or Irish cream whiskey if you like…or...

Did you try our recipe for espresso powder yet? (SEE RECIPE HERE) Then it’s time to make the perfect summer treat––Rice Krispies Espresso Treats! Just add 2 Tablespoons of LCCR RED ROSE ESPRESSO powder and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon to your favorite recipe. For an extra coffee boost, garnish with drizzled chocolate and whole espresso beans.