Mediterranean Fig and Walnut Cold Brew
A refreshing cold brew with sweet figs and crunchy walnuts - Mediterranean vibes in a glass!
January 3, 2025
Love cold brew with a Mediterranean twist? This Fig and Walnut Cold Brew combines smooth coffee with naturally sweet dried figs and toasted walnuts for a refreshing drink that's both sophisticated and simple.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that's cold brewed for 12 hours to create a smooth base. The fig-walnut syrup adds just the right sweetness and nutty depth. Perfect for warm afternoons or as a unique breakfast drink!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your average cold brew! Here's why you'll love it:
- Natural sweetness from figs instead of processed sugar
- Rich nutty flavor from toasted walnuts
- Smooth and less acidic thanks to the cold brew method
- Make ahead friendly - prep once, enjoy all week
Mediterranean Fig and Walnut Cold Brew
A refreshing cold brew with sweet figs and crunchy walnuts - Mediterranean vibes in a glass!
Cold Brew Coffee, Mediterranean Coffee, Fig Coffee, Walnut Coffee, Healthy Coffee, Iced Coffee
Equipment
- Large jar or pitcher
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Paper coffee filters
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 cup coarse ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 4 cups cold filtered water
- 4 dried figs, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- Ice cubes for serving
- Optional: oat milk or almond milk for serving
Instructions
- Combine coarse ground coffee with 4 cups cold water in a large jar. Stir gently and refrigerate for 12 hours
- Toast walnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes
- Combine chopped figs, toasted walnuts, honey, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes
- Strain the fig-walnut mixture and let syrup cool completely
- Strain the cold brew through a paper filter
- For each serving, combine 1 cup cold brew with 2-3 tablespoons fig-walnut syrup
- Add ice and optional milk of choice. Stir and enjoy
Pro Tips
- Toast the walnuts before making the syrup to enhance their flavor
- Use Mission or Turkish figs for the best flavor and natural sweetness
- Strain the cold brew through a paper filter for the smoothest result
- Store the fig-walnut syrup separately from the cold brew for up to 1 week
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g, Sodium: 12mg, Potassium: 285mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 26g, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT10M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT12H30M
Prep. Time:
PT20M
