Fig and Mascarpone AeroPress with Honey Drizzle
A creamy coffee treat with sweet figs and rich mascarpone, drizzled with honey
January 22, 2025
Love fancy coffee shop drinks? This Fig and Mascarpone AeroPress coffee combines rich, smooth coffee with creamy mascarpone and sweet, jammy figs. The honey drizzle adds just the right touch of natural sweetness!
This coffee is super simple to make at home. Using your AeroPress and a medium-dark roast coffee creates the perfect base for the creamy mascarpone. The figs and honey blend perfectly with the coffee's natural flavors. It's great for slow weekend mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This coffee recipe takes your regular brew to the next level! Here's why you'll love it:
- Quick and easy to make with the AeroPress
- Perfect balance of sweet and creamy
- Uses natural sweeteners instead of processed sugar
- Great way to use seasonal fresh figs
- Customizable sweetness with honey
Fig and Mascarpone AeroPress with Honey Drizzle
A creamy coffee treat with sweet figs and rich mascarpone, drizzled with honey
Coffee, AeroPress, Fig Coffee, Mascarpone Coffee, Honey Coffee, Italian Coffee, Specialty Coffee
Equipment
- AeroPress
- Coffee grinder
- Scale
- Kettle
- Serving cup
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 17g medium-dark roast coffee beans, freshly ground
- 200ml filtered water at 175°F (80°C)
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 2 fresh figs, sliced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency
- Set up your AeroPress in the inverted position
- Add ground coffee to the AeroPress
- Pour hot water over the grounds and stir gently
- Let steep for 1 minute
- While coffee is steeping, place mascarpone in your serving cup
- Attach filter and cap, then flip and press over the cup with mascarpone
- Stir to combine coffee and mascarpone until smooth
- Top with sliced figs
- Drizzle with honey and finish with a tiny pinch of sea salt
Pro Tips
- Use room temperature mascarpone for the smoothest blend
- Choose ripe, soft figs for the best flavor
- Warm your cup before brewing for optimal temperature
- Use fresh, filtered water heated to 175°F (80°C) for the best extraction
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 285mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT2M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT7M
Prep. Time:
PT5M
