By Allcoffee Team, Miami FL | Last updated: May 2025
Coffee is the world's second most traded commodity, and it's no surprise that it has inspired countless dessert recipes across Latin America and beyond. This no-bake coffee dessert combines the bold flavor of Café Real Premium Ground Coffee with creamy, cookie-layered goodness — a classic at the family table that comes together in just 5 minutes with no oven required.
Essential Ingredients
- 1 pot of cream cheese
- 1 pot of condensed milk
- 5 tablespoons of Café Real Premium Ground Coffee
- 200g vanilla cookies
- Almonds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the coffee cream: Blend the cream cheese with the condensed milk and 3 tablespoons of Café Real ground coffee until smooth. Reserve in a bowl.
- Soak the cookies: Brew the remaining 2 tablespoons of coffee and soak the vanilla cookies in it until softened.
- Layer and serve: In serving glasses, alternate layers of soaked cookies and coffee cream, repeating until the glass is full. Top with crushed almonds for garnish — and an Instagram-worthy finish.
Take a spoonful and savor slowly. Fair warning: you won't be able to stop until you finish it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of coffee works best for this dessert?
A dark, bold ground coffee works best to balance the sweetness of the condensed milk and cream cheese. Café Real Premium Ground Coffee is ideal — its rich espresso profile cuts through the sweetness without overpowering the other flavors. You can order it at allcoffee.com.
Does this dessert need to be refrigerated?
Yes. Because it contains cream cheese and condensed milk, store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It actually tastes better after chilling for a few hours, as the cookies fully absorb the coffee and the layers set together.
Can I make this dessert ahead of time?
Absolutely — this is a great make-ahead dessert. Assemble the glasses, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight. The flavors deepen and the texture improves the longer it sits.
Is this recipe similar to tiramisu?
Yes, it follows the same principle as tiramisu — coffee-soaked cookies layered with a creamy mixture — but it's much simpler. No eggs, no alcohol, no baking required. It's a quick Latin-style version that delivers the same satisfying combination of coffee and cream.
Where can I buy Café Real Premium Ground Coffee?
Café Real is available online at allcoffee.com with free shipping on orders over $100. New customers receive 10% off by signing up online.
