We hope you were inspired by our previous blog – Savory and Sweet Brunch menu suggestions and Black Powder Coffee pairings to elevate the flavors with roasted perfection. Now it is time to make your holiday dessert even more enjoyable after a meal or as an afternoon treat with that perfect cup of Black Powder Coffee to accompany it!
We’ve included links to some favorite and festive dessert recipes below. Like last times menu, we have included a variety of coffee options with pairing notes for your meal planning. Whether you prefer single origins, blends, flavor, light, medium, dark roast or decaf, we have you covered!
- Apple Cranberry Strudel: This easy-peasy recipe uses crescent roll dough and craisins with fresh apples for a great brunch or dessert item. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
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- Aunt Zelda’s Fruit Cake: Can coffee make even fruit cake taste better? You betcha! Especially if it is Black Powder Coffee! 😊 You may just start liking fruit cake after these pairings! No recipe, just a pairing for anyone who gets that fruitcake gift, whether you like it or not!
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Mexico Light Roast |
Buttery cup with a citrus flavor. |
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Ethiopia Naturally Grown Med/Light Roast |
Bright light citrus, with a floral colorful aroma. |
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LKN Expresso Light Roast |
Berry forward flavor notes, a “tamer” espresso. |
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Good Morning Medium Light Roast |
Notes of caramel, peanut and a smooth mouth feel. |
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Cutout Sugar Cookies: Whether it is your favorite family cookie recipe or you pull out the Pillsbury dough for the fun of decorating, these coffees will make the decorating and the tasting over the top!
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Tanzania Peaberry Light Roast |
Juicy flavor of peach, black tea, and lemon. |
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Kenya Kenana AB Med/Dark Roast |
Tart Flavor with a baker’s chocolate finish. |
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Italian Dark Roast |
Chocolate notes, with a woodiness mouth feel. Our darkest roast offered. |
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Prospector’s Gold Medium Dark Roast |
Balanced body with a hint of cocoa and an earthy mouth feel. |
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Brazil SWP Decaf Light Roast |
Caramel popcorn-like taste, with a light chocolate finish. |
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Sumatra Decaf SWP Dark Roast |
Chocolatey flavor with slight herbal notes. |
- Flourless Raspberry Chocolate Cake: When you are gluten-free but still love to indulge, there is nothing better than this flourless chocolate cake topped with raspberries while sipping a steaming cup of Black Powder Coffee! It’s gluten-free too! CLICK HERE for recipe.
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Tanzania Peaberry Light Roast |
Juicy flavor of peach, black tea, and lemon. |
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Kenya Lenana AB Medium/Dark Roast |
Tart flavor with a baker’s chocolate finish. |
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Sumatra Mandheling Gayo Dark Roast |
Earthy richness with a chocolate finish. |
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Prospector’s Gold Medium Dark Roast |
Balanced body with a hint of cocoa and an earthy mouth feel. |
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Peaberry Blend Medium Roast |
Slightly fruity, nutty, and a “tame” cup of coffee. |
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Italian Dark Roast |
Chocolate notes, with a woodiness mouth feel, our darkest roast offered. |
- Gingerbread Cake with Cranberry Vanilla Frosting: This holiday-inspired cake will become a family tradition with flavors that linger with love. You’ll no doubt be going back for a second piece of cake and cup of Black Powder Coffee! CLICK HERE for the recipe.
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Ethiopia Gadeb Yirgacheffe Light Roast |
Floral cup, with vanilla notes, and berry. |
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Sulawesi Toraja Dark Roast |
Clean, yet earthy with notes of molasses and dark chocolate |
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Sumatra Mandheling Gayo Dark Roast |
Smooth earthy rich notes with chocolate. |
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Sumatra Mandheling Dark Roast |
Smooth and rich, with an earthy and chocolate flavor. |
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Italian Dark Roast |
Chocolate notes, with a woodiness mouth feel. Our darkest roast offered. |
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European Espresso Dark Roast |
A balanced and powerful espresso with a velvety finish. |
- Kentucky Derby Pie: This Southern favorite brings pecans, chocolate and bourbon together that wow the tastebuds! For an added touch of flavor in the homemade crust, add a tsp or two of Velencia Orange peel. Pair with these Black Powder Coffees to bring out these flavors even more! CLICK HERE for the recipe.
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Nicaragua Medium Roast |
Notes of hazelnut, red plum and candied almond. |
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Sulawesi Toraja Dark Roast |
Clean, yet earthy, with notes of molasses and dark chocolate |
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Sumatra Mandheling Dark Roast |
Smooth and rich, with an earthy and chocolate flavor. |
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European Espresso Dark Roast |
A balanced and powerful espresso with a velvety finish. |
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One-Eyed Jack Dark Roast |
A smokey flavor with a bold kick. |
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Sumatra Decaf SWP Dark Roast |
Chocolatey flavor with slight herbal notes. |
- Pecan Snowball Cookies: These nostalgic cookies have been a part of many family recipes handed down from one generation to the next and are always a favorite. Add Black Powder Coffee and the tradition just got even better! CLICK HERE for the recipe.
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Brazil Peaberry Medium Roast |
Buttery notes of caramel, hazelnut and brown sugar. |
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Guatemala Antigua Medium Roast |
Tea-like acidity with undertones of Honey Crisp apple and brown sugar. |
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Nicaragua Medium Roast |
Notes of hazelnut, red plum and candied almond. |
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Prospector’s Gold Medium Dark Roast |
Stone fruit flavor and a Smooth chocolate finish. |
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Peru Decaf SWP Medium Roast |
Caramel undertones with a full body flavor. |
- Peppermint Cheesecake: This no-bake recipe takes the intimidation out of making cheesecake! The crunchy peppermint pieces combined with creamy sweetness and vanilla wafers all come together with each sip of one of these Black Powder Coffees. CLICK HERE for the recipe.
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Mexico Light Roast |
Buttery cup with a citrus flavor. |
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Costa Rica Tarrazu Medium Roast |
Hints of cocoa, with a slight citrus. |
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Colombia Naturally Grown Medium Roast |
Citrus flavor with clean aroma. |
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Prospector’s Gold Medium Dark Roast |
Cocoa flavor and an earthy mouth feel. |
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Good Morning Medium Light Roast |
Caramel and peanut flavor with a smooth mouth feel. |
- Peppermint Brownies: Always a crowd pleaser, these brownies give your candy canes yummy purpose. Always a crowd pleaser made even more enjoyable with Black Powder Coffee as the drink of choice! CLICK HERE for the recipe.
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Peru Naturally Grown Medium Roast |
Caramel undertones with a white peach flavor. |
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Sumatra Mandheling Gayo Dark Roast |
Smooth and rich, with an earthy and chocolate flavor. |
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Prospector’s Gold Medium Dark Roast |
Cocoa flavor and an earthy mouth feel. |
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One-Eyed Jack Dark Roast |
A smokey flavor with a bold kick. |
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Italian Dark Roast |
Chocolate notes, with a woodiness mouth feel. Our darkest roast offered. |
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Brazil SWP Decaf Light Roast |
Caramel popcorn-like taste, with a light chocolate finish. |
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Sumatra Decaf SWP Dark Roast |
Chocolatey flavor with slight herbal notes. |
- Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Roll or Pumpkin Bread: Pumpkin and spice is everything nice during the holidays! Your favorite recipe is about to be notched up when you enjoy with one of these Black Powder Coffees! Enjoy this recipe for the Best Pumpkin Bread Ever according to our marketing intern! CLICK HERE for the recipe.
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Ethiopia Gadeb Yirgacheffe Light Roast |
Floral cup, with vanilla notes, and berry. |
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Ethiopia Naturally Grown Med/Light Roast |
Bright light citrus, with a floral colorful aroma. |
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Brazil Peaberry Medium Roast |
Buttery notes of caramel, hazelnut and brown sugar. |
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Peru Naturally Grown Medium Roast |
Caramel undertones with a white peach flavor. |
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Sumatra Mandheling Gayo Dark Roast |
Smooth and rich, with an earthy and chocolate flavor. |
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Prospector’s Gold Medium Dark Roast |
Cocoa flavor and an earthy mouth feel. |
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Italian Dark Roast |
Chocolate notes with a woodiness mouth feel. Our darkest roast offered. |