15 Delicious Ways to Use Instant Coffee

Caramel Macchiato Ice Cream

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."

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Dark Mocha Crinkles

This recipe is full of "mocha goodness," according to recipe creator lisaperrya. Wrapped in festive packaging, these chewy cookies make delicious edible Christmas gifts.

Chocolate Cappuccino Cheesecake

Recipe creator Cigdem Buke Ugur says this decadent cheesecake has been called "sinfully rich and velvety smooth." Top with coffee-flavored homemade whipped cream.

Nutella Coffee Shake

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.

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Tiramisu Layer Cake

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.

Russian Black Bread

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.

Mocha Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

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.

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Original Irish Cream

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.

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Ultimate Chocolate Dessert

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.

Honey Cake

This traditional German cake improves over time, according to recipe creator Suzanne Stull, so it's best to bake it a few days ahead.

Black Bean Brownies

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.

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Dale's Swedish Meatballs

Instant coffee is the unexpected secret ingredient in these beefy meatballs. A sour cream-based sauce goes perfectly with egg noodles.

Dalgona Coffee

This trendy whipped drink is easy to make with boiling water, instant coffee, and sugar. Just whisk all the ingredients and pour over milk.

Mocha Truffles

A velvety filling (made with chocolate chips, cream cheese, instant coffee, and water) is topped with a 2-ingredient chocolate coating.

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Dad's Spaghetti Sauce With Coffee

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."

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