Mediterranean Date French Press with Cardamom Whip
A cozy coffee treat with sweet dates and aromatic cardamom whipped cream
January 18, 2025
Love the warm, exotic flavors of the Mediterranean? This Date French Press coffee brings together rich coffee with naturally sweet dates and a cloud of cardamom-spiced whipped cream for a truly special drink.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee in a French press, where the dates melt into the hot water creating a natural sweetness. The cardamom whipped cream adds a perfect finishing touch that makes this perfect for a relaxing afternoon break or special breakfast.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Here's why this coffee will become your new favorite:
- Natural sweetness from dates instead of processed sugar
- Rich Mediterranean flavors from cardamom and coffee
- Simple ingredients you might already have
- Impressive presentation perfect for guests
Mediterranean Date French Press with Cardamom Whip
A cozy coffee treat with sweet dates and aromatic cardamom whipped cream
Mediterranean Coffee, Date Coffee, French Press Coffee, Cardamom Coffee, Spiced Coffee, Middle Eastern Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Kitchen scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coarse ground coffee (medium-dark roast)
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped
- 16 oz hot water (200°F)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add ground coffee and chopped dates to your French press
- Pour hot water (200°F) over the coffee and dates
- Stir gently and let steep for 4 minutes
- While coffee steeps, combine heavy cream, cardamom, and powdered sugar in a chilled bowl
- Whip cream mixture until soft peaks form
- Press down the French press plunger slowly
- Pour coffee into two cups
- Top each cup with a generous dollop of cardamom whipped cream
Pro Tips
- Use fresh Medjool dates for the best flavor and natural sweetness
- Grind your coffee beans just before brewing for optimal taste
- Chill your mixing bowl before making the whipped cream for better results
- Let the coffee steep for exactly 4 minutes for perfect extraction
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 41mg, Sodium: 28mg, Potassium: 235mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 19g, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 0.4mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT14M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
