Recipes Ingredients 15 Delicious Ways to Use Instant Coffee By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on March 17, 2021 Close Photo: lisaperrya Instant coffee is the small-but-mighty pantry staple you may be overlooking: Just a pinch of the powerful ingredient deepens and enhances rich flavors — particularly chocolate. Take your your decadent chocolate desserts (and even your savory dinners, like spaghetti and meatballs) to the next level with this collection of our best instant coffee recipes. 01 of 16 Caramel Macchiato Ice Cream View Recipe AnnaB This simple ice cream tastes just like your favorite coffeehouse drink. "FANTASTIC," raves reviewer and Allrecipes Allstar Christina. "Made as written and would not change a thing." Ice Cream Recipes 02 of 16 Dark Mocha Crinkles View Recipe lisaperrya This recipe is full of "mocha goodness," according to recipe creator lisaperrya. Wrapped in festive packaging, these chewy cookies make delicious edible Christmas gifts. 03 of 16 Chocolate Cappuccino Cheesecake View Recipe tivrusky Recipe creator Cigdem Buke Ugur says this decadent cheesecake has been called "sinfully rich and velvety smooth." Top with coffee-flavored homemade whipped cream. 04 of 16 Nutella Coffee Shake View Recipe Photo by Tammy Lynn. Here's a rich and decadent milkshake that kids and adults will absolutely love. Recipe creator Laura Amanda suggests serving with whipped cream and caramel topping. Tasty Ways to Use Nutella 05 of 16 Tiramisu Layer Cake View Recipe This top-rated dessert recipe (which has almost 2,000 5-star reviews) is way easier to make than it looks. In fact, it starts with a package of moist white cake mix. 06 of 16 Russian Black Bread View Recipe Photo by Allrecipes Magazine. Allrecipes Magazine This Russian bread recipe has a uniquely robust flavor thanks to dark corn syrup, brown sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, caraway seeds, and instant coffee granules. 07 of 16 Mocha Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins View Recipe Jennifer Baker Enjoy these sweet mocha muffins for breakfast or for dessert. "Everyone who has tasted them will agree that they are the best muffins ever," says recipe creator Shelley Ross. Favorite Fall Muffin Recipes 08 of 16 Original Irish Cream View Recipe Original Irish Cream | Photo by Allrecipe. AllRecipes Magazine Make DIY Irish cream in your own kitchen with this boozy recipe. Use it to make one of our favorite Irish Cream Drinks or sip it over ice. Irish Cream Drinks to Make at Home 09 of 16 Ultimate Chocolate Dessert View Recipe Ultimate Chocolate Dessert | Photo by Chef John. Chef John's Ultimate Chocolate Dessert (a.k.a. chocolate mocha pot de creme), subtly flavored with instant coffee, is as rich and decadent as it gets. 10 of 16 Honey Cake View Recipe Candice This traditional German cake improves over time, according to recipe creator Suzanne Stull, so it's best to bake it a few days ahead. 11 of 16 Black Bean Brownies View Recipe Heather Black beans serve as a healthy, protein-packed flour substitute in this chocolatey recipe. A teaspoon of instant coffee granules adds a delicious depth of flavor. Desserts That Start With a Can of Black Beans 12 of 16 Dale's Swedish Meatballs View Recipe Rae Instant coffee is the unexpected secret ingredient in these beefy meatballs. A sour cream-based sauce goes perfectly with egg noodles. 13 of 16 Dalgona Coffee View Recipe Carol Miller This trendy whipped drink is easy to make with boiling water, instant coffee, and sugar. Just whisk all the ingredients and pour over milk. 14 of 16 Mocha Truffles View Recipe Mocha Truffles. Rainbow Jewels A velvety filling (made with chocolate chips, cream cheese, instant coffee, and water) is topped with a 2-ingredient chocolate coating. Chocolate Truffle Recipes That'll Make You Feel Fancy 15 of 16 Dad's Spaghetti Sauce With Coffee View Recipe duboo A tablespoon of instant coffee gives this spaghetti sauce its unique flavor. You should make plenty ahead of time, says recipe creator Busitj, as it "gets richer after a day or two." 16 of 16 More Inspiration Snacking in the Kitchen Become your own barista with our collection of Coffee Shop Recipes You Can Make at Home. Easy Iced Coffee Campfire S'Mores Frappuccino Pumpkin Spiced Latte Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit