Ginger-Fig AeroPress with Mascarpone Swirl

A cozy coffee treat with sweet figs and spicy ginger, topped with creamy mascarpone

Love unique coffee combinations? This Ginger-Fig AeroPress coffee brings together the natural sweetness of figs with a warming kick of ginger, all topped with a luxurious swirl of mascarpone cream. It's like having dessert in your coffee cup!

This recipe is super simple to make with your AeroPress. Using a medium-dark roast coffee as your base, the fig and ginger flavors blend perfectly with the coffee's natural notes. Perfect for slow weekend mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your ordinary cup of coffee! Here's why you'll love it:

Perfect balance of sweet figs and spicy ginger
Quick and easy to make with an AeroPress
Creamy mascarpone adds a luxurious touch
Unique flavor combination that's both comforting and exciting

Ginger-Fig AeroPress with Mascarpone Swirl

A cozy coffee treat with sweet figs and spicy ginger, topped with creamy mascarpone

Coffee, AeroPress, Fig Coffee, Ginger Coffee, Mascarpone Coffee, Specialty Coffee, Hot Coffee

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Equipment

AeroPress
Coffee grinder
Scale
Kettle
Small saucepan
Strainer
Spoon

Ingredients

17g medium-dark roast coffee beans
2 dried figs, chopped
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
1 tablespoon honey
240ml hot water (200°F/93°C)
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Make the fig-ginger syrup: Simmer chopped figs, ginger, and honey with 60ml water for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside.
Grind coffee beans to a medium-fine consistency
Set up your AeroPress in the standard position with a paper filter
Add ground coffee to the AeroPress
Pour 30ml hot water to bloom the coffee for 30 seconds
Add remaining hot water and stir gently
After 1 minute, press the AeroPress slowly
Add 2 tablespoons of the fig-ginger syrup to the coffee
Mix mascarpone with a pinch of salt until smooth
Top the coffee with a generous swirl of mascarpone

Pro Tips

Use fresh ginger for the best flavor - it should be firm and aromatic
Let the mascarpone come to room temperature for easier mixing
Choose dried figs that are soft and pliable for the best syrup
Store any leftover fig syrup in an airtight container for up to 1 week

Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 285mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 22g, Calcium: 102mg, Iron: 1mg

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