Salted Date Caramel Pour Over with Tahini Swirl
A tasty coffee drink with natural date caramel and creamy tahini swirl
February 5, 2025
Love the taste of caramel in your coffee but looking for a healthier option? This Salted Date Caramel Pour Over combines the natural sweetness of dates with nutty tahini for a delicious twist on your regular coffee.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that pairs perfectly with the rich date caramel sauce. The tahini adds a creamy texture and nutty flavor that makes this drink extra special. Perfect for a mindful morning treat or afternoon pick-me-up!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This coffee drink is a game-changer for anyone who loves sweet coffee drinks but wants a healthier alternative!
- Made with natural sweeteners (dates instead of refined sugar)
- Rich in minerals from both dates and tahini
- Easily customizable sweetness level
- Perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors
Salted Date Caramel Pour Over with Tahini Swirl
A tasty coffee drink with natural date caramel and creamy tahini swirl
Coffee, Date Caramel, Tahini, Healthy Coffee, Pour Over, Middle Eastern Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over coffee maker
- Coffee filter
- Coffee grinder
- Blender or food processor
- Digital scale
- Kettle
Ingredients
- 20g (about 4) Medjool dates, pitted
- 60ml hot water for date sauce
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 30g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 300ml hot water for brewing
- Pinch of sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Soak pitted dates in 60ml hot water for 10 minutes
- Blend dates with their soaking water and 1/8 tsp salt until smooth to make date caramel
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
- Set up pour-over equipment with filter and rinse filter with hot water
- Add ground coffee to filter and prepare pour-over with 300ml hot water
- Warm 2-3 tablespoons of date caramel sauce
- Pour coffee into serving cup
- Add warmed date caramel and stir
- Drizzle tahini in a spiral pattern
- Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt
Pro Tips
- **Soak the dates** in hot water for 10 minutes to make them extra soft for blending
- **Use freshly ground coffee** for the best flavor
- **Warm the date caramel** slightly before using to make it easier to pour
- **Store extra date caramel** in an airtight container for up to a week
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 380mg, Potassium: 450mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 35g, Calcium: 64mg, Iron: 2mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT20M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
