Toasted Hazelnut Moka Pot with Fig Honey Drizzle
A cozy coffee treat with toasted hazelnuts and sweet fig honey drizzle
January 1, 2025
Love the rich taste of Italian coffee? This Toasted Hazelnut Moka Pot combines the bold flavors of stovetop espresso with warm, toasted hazelnuts and a sweet-meets-earthy fig honey drizzle. It's like having your favorite café right at home!
This recipe uses a classic Moka pot and dark roast coffee to create a rich base. The homemade hazelnut syrup and fig honey come together in minutes, making this fancy-looking drink surprisingly simple to prepare. Perfect for slow weekend mornings or when you want to treat yourself to something special.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this coffee creation!
- Simple ingredients with amazing results
- Rich and nutty flavor from fresh-toasted hazelnuts
- Unique fig honey drizzle adds natural sweetness
- Makes your kitchen smell amazing
Toasted Hazelnut Moka Pot with Fig Honey Drizzle
A cozy coffee treat with toasted hazelnuts and sweet fig honey drizzle
Moka Pot Coffee, Hazelnut Coffee, Fig Honey, Italian Coffee, Hot Coffee, Coffee Recipe
Equipment
- Moka pot
- Small saucepan
- Frying pan
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons dark roast coffee, finely ground
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 dried figs, finely chopped
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Toast hazelnuts in a dry pan until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Let cool and roughly chop.
- Combine honey and chopped figs in a small saucepan. Heat gently until warm and well combined. Set aside.
- Fill the bottom chamber of your Moka pot with hot water up to the valve.
- Add ground coffee to the filter basket, don't tamp.
- Assemble the Moka pot and place over medium-low heat.
- Once coffee begins to flow, reduce heat to low.
- Remove from heat when the flow becomes light blonde.
- Divide coffee between two cups.
- Top with toasted hazelnuts and drizzle with fig honey.
- Add whipped cream if desired and serve immediately.
Pro Tips
- Toast hazelnuts until golden brown and fragrant for the best flavor
- Use a dark roast coffee for a rich, bold base that stands up to the sweet toppings
- Make extra hazelnut syrup and store it in the fridge for up to two weeks
- Warm the fig honey slightly before drizzling for better consistency
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 0.6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 35mg, Potassium: 220mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 23g, Iron: 1.2mg, Calcium: 40mg