
Baklava-Inspired French Press with Walnut-Honey Foam
A cozy coffee treat with sweet honey and crunchy walnuts topped with creamy foam
July 19, 2025
Love baklava? This creative coffee drink brings all those amazing Middle Eastern flavors right to your morning cup! Rich medium-dark roast coffee gets a sweet honey twist and a nutty kick from freshly ground walnuts.
This recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using your French press, you'll combine freshly ground coffee with a touch of cardamom, then top it with our special walnut-honey foam. We recommend using a medium-dark roast coffee to stand up to the sweet honey notes. Perfect for a special weekend breakfast or whenever you're craving something different!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Get ready to fall in love with this unique coffee creation!
- Unique fusion of Middle Eastern flavors and classic coffee
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Perfectly balanced sweetness from honey and nuts
- Impressive presentation with the walnut-honey foam

Baklava-Inspired French Press with Walnut-Honey Foam
A cozy coffee treat with sweet honey and crunchy walnuts topped with creamy foam
Baklava Coffee, French Press Coffee, Middle Eastern Coffee, Honey Coffee, Walnut Coffee, Hot Coffee
Equipment
- French press
- Coffee grinder
- Blender or milk frother
- Scale or measuring spoons
- Kettle
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons medium-dark roast coffee beans, coarsely ground
- 2 cups hot water (200°F/93°C)
- 2 tablespoons honey, divided
- 1/4 cup walnuts, finely ground
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or plant-based)
- Pinch of cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Add ground coffee and cardamom to your pre-warmed French press
- Pour hot water over the grounds and stir gently
- Let steep for 4 minutes
- While coffee steeps, blend ground walnuts with 1 tablespoon honey and warm milk until foamy
- Press the French press plunger down slowly
- Pour coffee into cups and drizzle with remaining honey
- Top with walnut-honey foam
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon
Pro Tips
- **Pre-warm your French press** with hot water before brewing for optimal temperature
- **Toast the walnuts** briefly to enhance their flavor
- **Use fresh, filtered water** heated to 200°F (93°C) for the best extraction
- **Grind your coffee right before brewing** for maximum freshness
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 210mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g, Calcium: 85mg, Iron: 1mg