[Photographs: Carrie Vasios]

Given how much coffee I drink in a day, it seems silly that I would seek out coffee in my desserts. But coffee is like alcohol or a touch of salt; it's a flavor enhancer. It's a secret ingredient that I sneak into everything from brownies to bread. And don't get me started on chocolate and coffee: it should almost be illegal to serve one without the other.

If, like me, you like your sweets with a buzz, then follow along. From tiramisu to truffles, here are 6 coffee sweets we love in San Francisco.

About the author: Carrie Vasios is the Community Manager of Serious Eats and writes the Wake and Bake, Cookie Monster, and Serious Entertaining columns. She likes perusing her large collection of cookbooks while eating jam from the jar.