Here is how you can recreate a popular coffee-flavoured Italian dessert at home within minutes. Made quickly with cookies, instant coffee powder, grated chocolate and cream along with other common ingredients, the almond cookie tiramisu is perfect for those times when you want to serve something exotic but don't have much time to spend in the kitchen.

This creamy coffee flavoured dessert is completely irresistible when served on a bourbon crust.

A favourite Italian dessert of a sinfully rich chocolate cake sandwiched with a fruity ricotta filling topped with coffee cream. "ricotta" is a fresh and creamy soft Italian cheese similar to cottage cheese, but with a sweeter flavour, ideal for savouries and desserts. I have used freshly made cream cheese instead of ricotta for this recipe which gives very good results. You may need to increase the quantity of cream for the filling if the cream cheese seems too dry. If you like, you can even add fresh fruits in the ricotta filling. You can also try other interesting chocolaty desserts like Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream , Sizzling Brownie or Chocolate Walnut Fudge .

Orange zest and a dash of whisky adds a new dimension to the regular hot coffee.

Chocolate shells with flavoured cream is a scrumptious recipe where delicately moulded chocolate shells are filled with flavoured rich creams.

Like a mocha cappuccino with a sprinkling of cinnamon on top, this dip proves to be a perfect end to a party fare. Dip a piece of vanilla sponge cake and marshmallows and fresh fruits into Mocha Dip, pop into your mouth, sit back and enjoy as it melts its way into your heart.

Desserts are no longer featured in food to avoid for the diabetic. Here is an innovative way to dig into a spoonful of your favorite dessert, without being ridden by guilt! Relish this mousse made with china grass and low fat milk, flavoured with cocoa and coffee. Remember, however, ambrosia too should be limited to a small portion!

Chocolate and coffee compliment each other well in a dessert. I have used cocoa powder instead of fat-laden chocolate to make chocolate sauce for all you health freak. So relish this fusion once in a while without worrying about gaining extra kilos.

A coffee and chocolate mousse on a muesli base.

In a unique culinary twist, bananas come together with coffee this lusciously creamy drink! Vanilla ice-cream is an apt meeting ground for these two diverse ingredients, and balances their flavours very effectively. Indeed, the fruity sweetness of bananas does combine beautifully with the shake-up perkiness of coffee. Enjoy this Banana Coffee Frappe immediately upon blending, while it is still cold and frothy. You can also try other recipes like the Papaya and Apple Frappé , and the Date Honey Banana Shake .

A tantalizing treat for adults, Affogato features a rich coffee-brandy cocktail served atop creamy Vanilla ice-cream. Laced with cinnamon powder, this heart-warming beverage sets the perfect mood for a long chat with a loved one.

This ice-cream is unusual because of its combination of coffee, cocoa, cinnamon and brandy. The texture as well as the flavour is something that your guests will remember…. And keep coming back for more.

Bananas and strawberry are a great combination, thanks to their complementary flavours. Here, bananas and strawberry ice-cream come together in a glass, in a form that pleases kids and adults alike. While strawberry and bananas are always a favourite with kids, the coffee-soaked vanilla sponge makes the Banana and Strawberry Bonanza appeal to adults too. Readily available mixed nut chikki makes a great garnish for this creamy treat.

Coffee is adult stuff, right? no problem, you can surely try it once in a while in small quantities, and this iced espresso recipe is perfect to begin with. A proper blend of cocoa and coffee flavours, balanced with tasty ice-cream, this is sure to be loved by people of all ages. You can omit the ice-cream if you don’t have some at home.