Caramelized White Chocolate Pour Over with Fig Syrup
A luxurious coffee treat with caramelized white chocolate and sweet fig syrup
February 25, 2025
Love white chocolate? This indulgent pour-over coffee creation combines the rich, caramel notes of slow-roasted white chocolate with a homemade fig syrup that adds just the right touch of natural sweetness. It's like dessert in a coffee cup!
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that perfectly balances the sweetness of the caramelized white chocolate. The fig syrup comes together quickly while the chocolate caramelizes, making this an impressive but totally doable coffee treat. Perfect for weekend brunches or when you want to treat yourself to something special.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary coffee drink! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:
- The caramelized white chocolate adds complex toffee notes
- Homemade fig syrup brings natural sweetness
- Impressive but surprisingly easy to make
- Can be made ahead for easy entertaining
Caramelized White Chocolate Pour Over with Fig Syrup
A luxurious coffee treat with caramelized white chocolate and sweet fig syrup
Coffee, Pour Over, White Chocolate, Fig Syrup, Caramelized White Chocolate, Dessert Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Coffee grinder
- Pour-over coffee maker
- Coffee filter
Ingredients
- 4 oz high-quality white chocolate
- 4 fresh figs (or 8 dried figs)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 40g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 400ml hot water for brewing
- Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C)
- Chop white chocolate and spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until golden brown
- Meanwhile, chop figs and combine with sugar and water in a small saucepan
- Simmer fig mixture for 15 minutes, then strain and set aside
- Grind coffee beans and prepare pour-over coffee with hot water
- Stir caramelized white chocolate into hot coffee until melted
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of fig syrup to taste
- Top with whipped cream if desired
Pro Tips
- Use high-quality white chocolate with at least 30% cocoa butter for the best caramelization
- Keep a close eye on the white chocolate while roasting - it can burn quickly
- Fresh figs will give the best syrup flavor, but dried figs work well too
- Store extra fig syrup in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 225mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 38g, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT30M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT50M
Prep. Time:
PT20M
