Coffee and Desserts: 7 Delicious Pairing Ideas

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Coffee and desserts can bring out each other’s flavours. Discover seven pairings featuring espresso, biscuits, chocolate and Italian treats.

How to pair coffee and desserts

Look for similar flavours, contrasts between sweetness and bitterness, and balanced intensity.

Seven pairings to try

Arabica and almond biscuits

Fruity notes contrast with sweet almonds.

Espresso and cantucci

Crunchy cantucci pair well with bold espresso.

Espresso and soft amaretti

Sweet-bitter almond flavours complement concentrated coffee.

Nutty coffee and panettone

Roasted notes match panettone’s soft texture.

Cappuccino and lemon cake

Creamy milk balances fresh citrus notes.

Dark espresso and chocolate truffles

Roasted coffee notes complement dark chocolate.

Latte macchiato and hazelnut biscuits

Creamy milk contrasts with crunchy nut biscuits.

Tasting tips

  • Taste the coffee and dessert separately, then together.
  • Try unsweetened coffee with very sweet desserts.
  • Let coffee cool slightly to appreciate its aroma.

Explore coffee and Italian sweets

Coffee beans · E.S.E. 44 mm · Italian specialties. Arabica vs Robusta.

Frequently asked questions

Which coffee pairs with chocolate?

A full-bodied espresso with cocoa notes.

What goes with cappuccino?

Lemon cake or delicate biscuits.

Can you dip cantucci in coffee?

Yes, with espresso or cappuccino.

Should coffee be sweetened?

Not necessarily; the dessert adds sweetness.

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