There are few easy answers in life, but here's one: Use powdered instant ... chocolate (then if you sandwich dabs of ganache between two espresso shortbread cookies? Sublime!). Coffee ice cream ...

or instant coffee can also liven up a plain cup. For further customization, you can add a drop of vanilla, peppermint, or other flavor extract when you mix up your hot chocolate. Does hot ...

Start by making sure you're using finely-ground espresso beans, not espresso powder or instant coffee ... chop chocolate-covered espresso beans and sprinkle them on your ice cream.