Great Coffee and Dessert Pairings You Must Try

If you’ve ever been in a coffee shop, then you’ve likely noticed that most of them sell delicious desserts in addition to refreshing coffee drinks. If you’re a dessert lover, and you happen to love coffee as well, then you definitely want to try pairing coffee and desserts together. The following are some excellent coffee and dessert pairings that you should definitely try out the next time you head into a coffee and dessert shop!

Iced Coffee and Lemon Scones

Iced coffee is a refreshing drink no matter what the season, and it pairs very well with a lemon scone topped with lemon flavored icing. The lightness and tartness of the lemon flavors work well with the sweetness and cool taste of iced coffee. 

Americano with Vanilla Cupcakes 

An Americano has a pretty full and fairly rich taste, which is why you should pair it with something that has a heavier, richer flavor like a vanilla cupcake. Opt for cupcakes with a full-bodied frosting, such as buttercream, to help enhance the flavor of your dessert and your drink. 

Mocha Latte with Chocolate Biscotti

A rich chocolate mocha latte will pair very well with a biscotti that has chocolate in it, such as a chocolate-dipped biscotti or a full-fledged chocolate biscotti. The richness of the mocha latte will work well with the richness found in chocolate flavored cookies, while the crunchiness of the biscotti cookie will help the pairing from becoming too rich. 

Traditional Espresso with Chocolate Cake

When it comes to dessert and coffee, you want to pair rich with rich. That is why a traditional espresso works so well with chocolate cake. The richness of the chocolate will make for a perfect complement to the richness found in a traditional espresso.

Latte with Tarts

Lattes are a lighter coffee drink that works best when you pair it with something that has a lighter flavor. Tarts go very well with this type of drink, especially if you opt for a berry flavored tart that will have some fruity tartness to it. You can also try vanilla tarts, but make sure the flavoring is on the lighter side for best results.

Black Coffee with Fudge Brownies

Is your standard order from a coffee shop a plain black coffee? Then you’ll want to opt for something really rich, like a gooey fudge brownie. Brownies work especially well if you’re using a dark, rich roast with a very full coffee flavor. 

Light Roast Brew with Meringue

Finally, if you’re the type of person to get a very light roast, you’ll want something very light to go with it - such as meringue. The delicate flavors of the meringue will work perfectly with a light roast coffee.

Remember as a general rule of thumb, coffee drinks with lighter flavors pair best with bakery items that have a light flavor; by contrast, the richer and deeper the coffee flavor, the richer the dessert. 

Looking for the perfect coffee and dessert shop to taste test different coffees and treats? Visit us at Pocono Dessert Co. for all your coffee and dessert needs!

We’re located at ​​2185 Route 611, Swiftwater, PA 18370