Pepper and ice cream? Surprising combinations of traditional recipes with unusual pepper

“I would like a coffee, with milk and black pepper, thank you.” Almost every waiter in a café would just stare incredulously at the customer after such an order and wonder if the person was joking. Believe it or not, however, black coffee surprisingly goes well with pepper, similar to many other ingredients. So if you are among those who like things a little differently, you will definitely enjoy today's article.

Who would have thought that pepper would go perfectly with ice cream

It’s not that black beans are crushed with milk and then frozen, but if you crush fresh and quality pepper — for example, the red Kampot pepper — and lightly sprinkle it especially on ice creams with added fruit components, you will most likely be pleasantly surprised. For instance, red pepper can pleasantly support and enhance the fruity taste in ice cream.

Don’t be afraid of peppery breakfasts — even sweet ones

There is a particularly friendly relationship mainly with red fruit, especially forest berries, strawberries, and other berries that ripen in the summer months. Pepper gives the sunshine hidden in them a slightly fiery touch, which personally delights us immensely.

If you are not among those who skip breakfast and like to eat healthily, you have probably already had the honor of eating oatmeal. However, oatmeal can get boring over time. At that moment, a pinch of pepper comes into play, which gives the oats an interesting flavor and also supports your effort to maintain a healthy diet and lose a few kilograms.

A healthy treat in moderate amounts can also be our natural nut butter with red pepper. But who would have thought that a little pepper would wonderfully enhance the nutty flavor, making the butter an even better treat that you can add to oatmeal or smoothies.

Black pepper belongs in coffee and yogurt

Yogurt prepared in a savory way is definitely a healthy option. For example, Greek yogurt with a bit of garlic and flavorful unique black pepper can be an unusual alternative to sweet yogurts. It also pairs excellently as a sauce for vegetables.

And last but not least, let’s return to that unusual customer request in the café. Pepper really goes surprisingly well with coffee. And if you add a few crushed wrinkled peppercorns to your beloved espresso, you will definitely leave the café refreshed and full of energy — like a little devil out of the box.