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SWEET AND DARK COFFEE SYRUP IS COMPLEX IN IT’S SIMPLICITY
Deeply flavorful Sweet and Dark Coffee Syrup is thick and just perfect for adding to beverages and desserts like Tiramisu! I add a little coffee liqueur too, but it’s completely optional.
This is really just a simple syrup that starts with a batch of very strong coffee instead of water. After 15 minutes or so of
simmering, it’s cooked down to a luscious, thick mixture that darkly sweet and rich.
I like to make a pot of ultra-strong Turkish coffee that steeps for a few minutes before decanting. If your coffee isn’t strong enough, your coffee syrup won’t really taste like much at all.
It won’t have that deep, rich coffee flavor you want for your recipes, especially my Frozen Coffee Banana Torte.
FROZEN COFFEE BANANA TORTE
For this Father’s Day I wanted to create a fabulous showpiece dessert featuring my hubby’s favorite fruit, bananas.
But since bananas are available all year long, this dessert can adorn your holiday or party table any season of the year. It’s a festive recipe that’s certainly fit for any and all special occasions.
Frozen Coffee Banana Torte is a riff on the classic Tiramisu, except that it’s frozen and doesn’t use lady fingers. This fabulous version of Sweet and Dark Coffee Syrup is generously brushed on slices of purchased pound cake to be layered with coffee ice cream, banana slices, and a White Chocolate Dalmatian Mousse.
Then I couldn’t resist “gilding the lily” by adding a fabulous Glossy Mocha Glaze!
You’ll need the recipe, won’t you? Click here my friends, you don’t want to miss this one!
NOW, HOW ELSE CAN YOU USE YOUR SWEET AND DARK COFFEE SYRUP?
There are so many ways to use this versatile Sweet and Dark Coffee Syrup! Here’s a few suggestions to help inspire you:
- Add a half cup of coffee syrup to a pitcher of lemonade for a mock “Arnold Palmer” signature drink
- Pour it over a few scoops of vanilla ice cream, sprinkle on some chocolate covered coffee beans and grab a spoon
- Use it in your favorite Tiramisu recipe, it will be a perfect recipe substitute
- Combine sour cream or whipped cream with coffee syrup and grated chocolate for a great fruit dip
- Coffee syrup can also be used to sweeten your cup of coffee, who knew?
You’ll find the recipe for Sweet and Dark Coffee Syrup at the bottom of this post.
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Sweet and Dark Coffee Syrup
Deeply flavorful coffee flavored syrup, thick and just perfect for adding to beverages and desserts like Tiramisu!
Ingredients
- 2 cups extremely strong coffee
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
Instructions
- Brew 2 cups extremely strong coffee and pour into a medium saucepan.
- Place pan over medium heat, add sugar, stirring well until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Let mixture come to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue heating at a low simmer until mixture has thickened, about 15-18 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let cool for 5 minutes. Add coffee liqueur if using. Stir well to combine.
- Let cool, store for up to 1 month in refrigerator in a tightly covered container.
Nutrition Information
Yield 32 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 51Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 0mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 0gSugar 13gProtein 0g
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