Winter Spiced French Press with Caramelized White Chocolate
A cozy winter coffee with sweet caramelized white chocolate and warming spices
January 29, 2025
Looking for the perfect winter coffee treat? This French press coffee combines rich caramelized white chocolate with cozy winter spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom for a truly special cup that'll warm you from the inside out.
This recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using a dark roast coffee in your French press creates the perfect base for the creamy caramelized white chocolate and warming spices. It's ideal for slow weekend mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up on chilly days.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite winter coffee!
- Rich caramelized white chocolate adds a unique, toasty sweetness
- Warming winter spices create the perfect seasonal flavor
- French press method ensures full-bodied coffee flavor
- Easy to customize spice levels to your taste
Winter Spiced French Press with Caramelized White Chocolate
A cozy winter coffee with sweet caramelized white chocolate and warming spices
Winter Coffee, Spiced Coffee, French Press Coffee, Caramelized White Chocolate Coffee, Holiday Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Measuring spoons
- Baking sheet (for caramelizing chocolate)
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons coarsely ground dark roast coffee
- 2 oz white chocolate, caramelized
- 16 oz hot water (200°F)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch of ground ginger
- Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Caramelize white chocolate by heating it in the oven at 250°F for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes until golden brown
- Add ground coffee and spices to your French press
- Pour hot water (200°F) over the coffee and spices
- Stir gently and let steep for 4 minutes
- Slowly press down the plunger
- Add caramelized white chocolate to each cup
- Pour hot coffee over the chocolate and stir until melted
- Top with whipped cream if desired
Pro Tips
- Toast your spices briefly in a dry pan to enhance their flavors
- Use high-quality white chocolate with at least 30% cocoa butter for the best caramelization
- Grind your coffee beans just before brewing for the freshest taste
- Let the French press steep for exactly 4 minutes for optimal extraction
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 26g, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT4M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT14M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
