
Alpine Hazelnut Praline French Press
A cozy French press coffee with rich hazelnut and sweet praline flavors
April 30, 2025
Love the taste of European cafes? This Alpine Hazelnut Praline French Press brings together smooth medium-dark roast coffee with rich hazelnut and sweet praline flavors, creating a delightful coffee experience that'll transport you to a cozy mountain cafe.
This recipe is super simple to make at home. Just combine freshly ground coffee with our homemade hazelnut praline syrup, and let the French press work its magic. We use a medium-dark roast coffee that perfectly complements the nutty sweetness. Perfect for slow weekend mornings or afternoon coffee breaks.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this cozy coffee creation!
- Rich, nutty flavor from real hazelnuts
- Super easy to make at home
- Customizable sweetness with homemade praline syrup
- Perfect for entertaining guests

Alpine Hazelnut Praline French Press
A cozy French press coffee with rich hazelnut and sweet praline flavors
French Press Coffee, Hazelnut Coffee, Praline Coffee, European Coffee, Homemade Coffee Syrup
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Kitchen scale
- Kettle
- Saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 2 cups filtered water
- 2 tablespoons homemade hazelnut praline syrup
- For the syrup:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- **Make the hazelnut praline syrup:** 1. Combine sugar and water in a saucepan 2. Simmer until sugar dissolves 3. Add hazelnuts and vanilla 4. Cool and strain
- **Heat water** to 200°F (93°C)
- **Add ground coffee** to French press
- **Pour hot water** over grounds and stir gently
- **Place plunger** on top without pressing and let steep for 4 minutes
- **Press plunger** down slowly
- **Add hazelnut praline syrup** to each cup and pour coffee
- **Stir and serve** immediately
Pro Tips
- **Grind your coffee beans just before brewing** for the freshest flavor
- **Use water at 200°F (93°C)** - just below boiling - for optimal extraction
- **Let the coffee steep for exactly 4 minutes** to avoid over-extraction
- **Store homemade syrup** in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 5mg, Potassium: 115mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 1mg