The best espresso martini desserts you’ll ever taste

Espresso martini is not just a pretty drink. Our food editors also love transforming them into delicious desserts.

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April 5, 2024 - 5:00AM

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With everything from cheesecake to mousse cake, impossible pie to pavlova – espresso martini lovers won’t be short of sweet treats to choose from.

15-ingredient espresso martini terrine

There’s no need to turn on the oven for this one! All it takes is 5 ingredients to transform your fave cocktail into your new favourite dessert – layers of store-bought sponge and gelato topped with a Kahlua-spiked cream and scattered with chocolate-coated coffee beans. For an extra kick, we drizzled the sponge with a little Kahlua, too. Make sure you freeze this dish for 6 hours to ensure all the layers have the perfect texture! What is a terrine? Traditionally, a terrine is a savoury, loaf-shaped dish usually made with meat or fish. It’s a French delicacy which may not be suited to everyone’s tastes, but the desserts that were inspired by it definitely are! This 5-ingredient espresso martini terrine keeps the traditional, cuboid shape but uses spongy layers separated by gelato instead of meat. Then, to top it all off, we coat it in Kahlua-spiked cream for the perfect Christmas dessert!

Surprisingly simple and totally delicious.

Espresso martini impossible pie

The rich depth of a delicious, bitter espresso martini combined with sweet, custardy pie? It sounds impossible! But this aesthetically gorgeous dessert brings your dreams to life. Introducing… our delectable espresso martini impossible pie! This event-worthy table centrepiece is the dessert that keeps on giving - it takes just 15 minutes to prepare and only 30 minutes to bake! Just make sure you leave it to set in the fridge for two hours. This means you can prepare it ahead of time for a dinner party and get to sit back and enjoy yourself rather than rushing around trying to frantically get dessert together!

Espresso martini mousse cake

Your favourite cocktail just became your new favourite dessert! Introducing the incredible espresso martini mousse cake. Featuring three distinct levels - a cake base, rich mousse middle and smooth white chocolate topping - it tastes just like an espresso martini, only better. This recipe does require 8 hours of refrigeration (or overnight if you prefer), so make sure you start it well ahead of serving.

One of the most irresistible recipes here.

Espresso martini cheesecake

This dessert takes everything we love about a no-bake cheesecake - the ease, simplicity and deliciousness - and combines it with our favourite coffee cocktail, the espresso martini. It features three different layers: a choc ripple biscuit base, a heavenly dark chocolate and coffee cheesecake layer and a creamy vanilla cheesecake layer - and is topped off with a thick vodka-infused coffee syrup, whipped cream and coffee beans. What’s not to love? If you’d like to make this ahead, you can make the cheesecake and syrup a day in advance and keep refrigerated until serving time.This recipe require 3 hours refrigeration so make sure you start it well ahead of serving.

Espresso martini rocky road

We’ve given Christmas classic rocky road a fun cocktail twist using coffee-flavoured Tim Tams, chocolate-coated coffee beans, marshmallows and white chocolate. For an easy gift idea, wrap up squares of rocky road up in cellophane bags.

A delicious twist on a family dessert classic.

Espresso martini vanilla slice

This coffee-lover’s version of vanilla slice is truly something special. Sandwiched between the crispy pastry are two creamy layers - vanilla custard and coffee custard. To serve, pour the espresso martini syrup over the top (yes, it contains vodka!). Make sure to allow at least 4 hours chilling time so it’s a great dessert to make the day before.

Espresso martini choc ripple log

Remember our famous condensed milk choc ripple pudding? We’ve made a new version that pays tribute to everyone’s favourite coffee-flavoured cocktail, Espresso martini. Don’t worry, it still contains a whole can of sweetened condensed milk and it’s the perfect mixture of sweet, chocolaty and boozy (hello, Kahlua and vodka!). This is an impressive dinner party dessert that’s super easy to make.

Cut into this chocolatey log and enjoy!

Espresso martini fudge

Can’t get enough of espresso martini cocktails? Then make yourself a fudge version! This smooth coffee-flavoured fudge is a great after-dinner treat but also works as an edible gift.

Espresso martini tiramisu

This 21st century twist on the classic Tiramisu dessert uses espresso martini to boost the boozy flavour of this Summery dessert.

Just like Nonna's, but with an extra kick.

Espresso martini ice cream cake

An ode to the espresso martini, this is the perfect make-ahead dessert for a hot summer day or a special someone’s birthday. Made with ready-made cake and bought ice-cream, just make a simple coffee and vodka syrup to create this show-stopping cocktail inspired dessert.

Espresso martini slice

It’s your favourite cocktail but in a slice form. Three layers of coffee liqueur and chocolate with choc-coated coffee beans on top - irresistible!

Perfect for creating a shareable dessert moment.

Espresso martini cheesecake balls

Morning tea just got boozy with these easy peasy cheesecake balls.

Espresso martini pavlova

Your favourite cocktail just became dessert and it’s everything you’d hoped it would be: fluffy pavlova, vodka-spiked coffee syrup, whipped cream, and chocolate.

You haven't really tried pavlova until you've made this.

Espresso martini hedgehog cake

Coffee cake just got a whole lot more wow – milk coffee biscuits layered with chocolate and topped in a coffee liqueur cream and syrup then scattered with choc-covered hazelnuts. Is there really anything more to say?

Espresso martini trifle

With sponge roll, jelly, chocolate mousse, mascarpone and Kahlúa coffee liqueur, this cocktail-inspired Christmas dessert isn’t for the faint-hearted.