Advent, Advent, a little light is burning – the most wonderful time of the year has finally arrived! When it's cold and dark outside, we want to make ourselves nice and warm and comfortable at home. The Advent season gives us a few contemplative hours with our family and we look forward to Christmas being just around the corner. The weekends in the run-up to Christmas are ideal for gathering our loved ones around the table for a delicious brunch. A bit of Christmas decorations and with coffee, cake anddelicious cookiesSpending Sunday afternoon together and enjoying time together – sounds wonderful, right? So how about inviting everyone over for Advent coffee? For us, such traditions are always nice and a great way to get into the festive mood. And that's why we've put together lots of great Advent coffee recipes and ideas for decoration and small gifts for you below!
Advent coffee decoration: Great ideas for a contemplative time
Advent coffee with friends and family is undoubtedly a nice way to transform the extended Sunday breakfast into a small celebration of love and culinary delights. In addition to all the delicacies, the right Advent coffee decoration also plays a crucial role in creating a happy atmosphere. There are actually absolutely no limits to your imagination. Whether onepurist Christmas decorationsor rather shiny and magnificent – anything you like is allowed. Aromatic scented candles, little angels and Santa Claus as well as decorative snow complement the table decorations for Advent coffee in a very stylish and contemplative way.
For a cheerful table decoration for Advent coffee, you could also decorate the plates for Christmas. You should first decide on a color scheme. Of course, you decide for yourself whether you want the classic combination of red, green and gold or something more subtle in soft nuances - the only important thing is that the decorative elements harmonize with the rest of the furnishings. And if you want to give the table an extra touch of glamor and style, you could, for exampleMake your own gold napkin rings.
Would you like to bring a piece of nature into your home? Then you would be with an elegant oneWinter decoration made from natural materialsin good hands. No matter whether with branches and twigs or fir greenery - natural decorative elements always convey a feeling of security and warmth and transform the room into a beautiful winter wonderland. An Advent coffee decoration like this is a real eye-catcher and is especially practical when you need some space for all the cookies, cakes and appetizers on the table.
Which gift for Advent coffee?
We all know the classic Advent calendar. In addition, it has become common practice to give small gifts for Advent coffee. Fortunately, almost anything is possible here too. The only important thing is that the recipient would be happy with it. Delicioushomemade chocolatesas well as Cake mixes in jarsare particularly suitable for anyone with a sweet tooth. You can also mass-produce preserved jams, scented candles and bath bombs so that you still have a small gift for all your guests.
Okay, but what if you've been invited to brunch? What is suitable as a souvenir for Advent coffee? You really can't go wrong with a good wine or a small homemade wellness set for the hostess. Or how about preparing a delicious Christmas tiramisu and then enjoying it together? At asmall Christmas presentIt's not just about what it cost, but more about the love and attention that went into it.
Advent coffee recipes: What’s on the table?
What goes into Advent coffee? Luckily, the answer is actually pretty simple – just whatever you feel like! Since everyone's tastes are different, a mix of savory and sweet, cold and warm dishes would be ideal for Advent coffee with friends. Small wraps, snacks, various salads, spreads and a juicy cake as a sweet finish are guaranteed to make all your guests happy. However, if there are vegans or vegetarians among the guests, you should of course also offer some purely plant-based or meat-free dishes. Also deliciousAperitifs and welcome drinksimmediately create a happy mood and a relaxed atmosphere. The diverse range of dishes and the numerous Advent coffee recipes are guaranteed to ensure enjoyable moments with our loved ones!
Juicy spice cake for maximum enjoyment
Winter spices, incredibly chocolaty and wonderfully delicious – sounds pretty tempting, right? If you want to bake a cake for Advent coffee, then our recipe for this juicy spice cake is just right for you!
Ingredients:
- 430 grams of wheat flour
- 120 grams butter, room temperature
- 100 grams of sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 250 ml milk, room temperature
- 1 THE Backnatron
- 15 grams of cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp gingerbread spice
- 420 grams of jam of your choice (cherry or blueberry jam goes particularly well)
Chocolate icing:
- 150 grams of dark chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and lightly grease a loaf pan with butter and dust with flour.
- Mix wheat flour, cocoa powder, gingerbread spice and baking soda in a bowl.
- Mix the butter and sugar in a bowl with a hand mixer for 4-6 minutes until creamy.
- Gradually stir in eggs and mix until smooth.
- Add the flour mixture and milk alternately and stir briefly.
- Finally, add the jam with a spoon and stir briefly.
- Pour the dough into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- For the chocolate icing, melt the chocolate and coconut oil in the microwave and spread on top. And now you have the perfect Christmas cake to go with your Advent coffee!
Or how about a tiramisu cake for brunch?
Crispy speculoos cookies, airy cream and juicy biscuits - with this oneChristmas tiramisuThere is something new to discover with every bite! Perfect for anyone who wants to spoil their guests with exceptional Advent coffee recipes!
Ingredients for sponge cake dough:
- 100 grams of wheat flour
- 100 grams of sugar
- 3 Owner
- 10 grams of cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon spice
- 1 pack of vanilla sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
Creme:
- 500 Gramm Mascarpone
- 400 grams of cold whipped cream
- 200 grams of quark
- 100 grams of sugar
- 2 packs of gelatin
- 1 pack of orange peel
- The juice of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon spice
For soaking and sprinkling:
- 100 ml Espresso
- 50 ml Mandellikor
- 120 grams of speculoos
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line a springform pan with a diameter of 26 centimeters with baking paper.
- For the sponge cake, beat the eggs in a bowl with a hand mixer for 1-2 minutes until fluffy.
- Add sugar and vanilla sugar and stir for another 2 minutes.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder and speculoos spice in a bowl and gradually add to the egg mixture. Stir in briefly at the lowest level.
- Pour the dough into the springform pan and smooth it out. Bake for about 30 minutes and let cool.
- Cut the cooled base once horizontally with a sharp knife.
- Put the speculoos in a freezer bag and chop it up. Mix espresso and almond liqueur in a small bowl.
- For the cream, beat the cream and gelatine in a bowl for 4-5 minutes until stiff.
- Mix the mascarpone with the quark, sugar, orange juice, zest and spices and fold in the cream. Stir until smooth.
- Soak one base with about a third of the liquid and spread a third of the mascarpone cream on top.
- Add crumbled speculoos biscuits to the cream and soak them again by a third.
- Spread half of the cream on top and place the second layer on top.
- Soak with the remaining potion and smooth out the remaining cream.
- Place the tiramisu cake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- If you like, press speculoos cookies to the edge and sprinkle with cocoa powder and voilà - you have the perfect cake for Advent coffee!
Cheese and ham Christmas tree with puff pastry
Everyone loves cakes and pies – we know that. But a few hearty Advent coffee recipes will also be well received by your guests. Wonderfully delicious and super easy to make – this oneChristmas tree with puff pastrywill definitely be a hit on your buffet, we promise! The recipe is also very variable and you can experiment with the ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 2 packs of puff pastry
- 100 grams of cooked ham
- 60 grams of Gouda, grated
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- For the Christmas tree, place the puff pastry on the baking tray.
- Mix the tomato paste with water and Italian seasoning and spread it over the puff pastry.
- Spread the cheese and ham strips on top and place the second puff pastry on top.
- Using a sharp measuring knife, cut out a large triangle. You can cut out various Christmas motifs from the leftovers as you wish.
- Cut the Christmas tree about 2-3 centimeters in both places and leave some space in the middle.
- Carefully twist in the dough strips and brush with beaten egg yolk.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and your Christmas tree with puff pastry is ready!
Hearty Advent coffee recipes: Quick spinach omelet roll with smoked salmon
Light, delicious and wonderfully refreshing – this spinach omelet roll is the perfect Advent coffee recipe if you want to prepare something hearty in a hurry!
Ingredients:
- 5 Owner
- 120 grams spinach leaves, washed and drained
- 300 grams of cream cheese
- 100 grams of sour cream
- 250 grams of smoked salmon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- Separate the eggs and beat the egg whites in a large bowl until stiff.
- Mix the egg yolks with spices and beat for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
- Carefully fold in the ice cream and stir until smooth.
- Spread the spinach on the baking tray and carefully spread the egg mixture on top.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes and let cool.
- In the meantime, stir together the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
- Turn the omelet onto a tea towel and carefully peel off the baking paper.
- Roll up tightly using the cloth and let cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Unroll the omelet again and spread with cream cheese.
- Spread the smoked salmon on top and roll it up tightly again. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Cut into small rolls and enjoy!
Make your own coffee liqueur
And if you're looking for ideas for Advent coffee recipes, then don't forget the drinks too! To really wow your guests, you should definitely make this coffee liqueur yourself. It is also ideal as a small gift from the kitchen for all coffee lovers. For the ultimate taste, the drink should steep for 1 to 3 weeks, but believe us - it's worth it!
Ingredients:
- 300 ml coffee, freshly brewed
- 500 ml Vodka
- 300 grams of sugar
- 1 Zimtstange
- 1 vanilla bean or 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Preparation:
- Boil coffee and pour it into a large container.
- Then add the vodka and the remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly.
- And now it's time to wait and see: let the liqueur steep for at least 5 days, shaking it well every now and then.
- Filter through a cloth and enjoy!
Advent coffee recipes for drinks: Christmas coffee with marzipan and cinnamon
An aromatic winter coffee is probably the perfect accompaniment to the Advent cake and is guaranteed to be a real treat for the palate! For us, marzipan and cinnamon are simply part of the Christmas season and that's why we'll show you how you can use them to conjure up an enjoyable Christmas coffee.
Ingredients:
- 100 ml fresh coffee
- 3 tbsp frothed milk or whipped cream
- 25 grams of marzipan raw material
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Preparation:
- Lightly toast the almonds in a pan.
- Finely grate the marzipan.
- Heat the milk and add the marzipan and cinnamon while stirring.
- Fill the cup with coffee and the marzipan milk.
- Decorate with some frothed milk or whipped cream and your Christmas coffee is ready!
