Fig and Pine Nut Cold Brew with Mascarpone Cream

A creamy cold brew coffee with sweet figs and crunchy pine nuts topped with fluffy mascarpone

Love cold brew coffee but want something extra special? This Fig and Pine Nut Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with sweet, jammy figs and buttery pine nuts, all topped with a cloud of creamy mascarpone. It's like dessert in a glass!

This drink is super simple to make at home. Just start with your favorite medium-dark roast cold brew coffee, add our homemade fig syrup, and top it with whipped mascarpone cream. The toasted pine nuts add an unexpected crunch that makes this drink totally unique. Perfect for warm afternoons or as a fancy brunch treat!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your average cold brew! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:

Sweet figs and mascarpone create a dessert-like experience
Super easy to make ahead for busy mornings
Unique combination of textures from smooth cream to crunchy nuts
Perfectly balanced flavors that aren't too sweet

Fig and Pine Nut Cold Brew with Mascarpone Cream

A creamy cold brew coffee with sweet figs and crunchy pine nuts topped with fluffy mascarpone

Cold Brew Coffee, Fig Coffee, Mascarpone Cream, Pine Nuts, Italian Coffee, Dessert Coffee, Iced Coffee

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Equipment

Cold brew maker or large jar
Small saucepan
Fine-mesh strainer
Hand mixer or whisk
Small skillet for toasting nuts
Tall glasses for serving

Ingredients

2 cups cold brew coffee
4 dried figs, chopped
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Make fig syrup: Combine chopped figs, water, and honey in a small saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes until syrupy. Cool and strain.
Whip mascarpone with heavy cream until soft peaks form.
Toast pine nuts in a dry pan until golden brown.
In each glass, combine 1 cup cold brew with 2 tablespoons fig syrup.
Top with whipped mascarpone cream and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.
Add a tiny pinch of salt to enhance flavors.

Pro Tips

Toast the pine nuts until just golden for the best flavor - watch carefully as they can burn quickly
Make the fig syrup in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Use room temperature mascarpone for the smoothest whipping results
Choose dried Turkish or Mission figs for the best flavor in the syrup

Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 245mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 22g, Calcium: 98mg, Iron: 1mg

Iced

Dessert

Beverage

Drink

Italian