Strawberry Basil Pour Over with Mascarpone Cloud
A refreshing iced coffee with sweet strawberries and fresh basil topped with creamy mascarpone
June 8, 2025
Looking for a creative summer coffee experience? This Strawberry Basil Pour Over combines bright fruit flavors with aromatic herbs and a dreamy mascarpone cloud topping that'll make your taste buds dance!
This recipe uses a light roast coffee that perfectly complements the sweet strawberries and herbaceous basil. The pour-over method brings out the coffee's natural fruity notes, while the mascarpone cloud adds a luxurious, creamy finish. Perfect for warm afternoons or weekend brunches.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your average iced coffee! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:
- Perfect balance of fruit, herbs, and coffee
- Instagram-worthy presentation with the mascarpone cloud
- Customizable sweetness levels
- Refreshing summer drink that's still coffee-forward
Strawberry Basil Pour Over with Mascarpone Cloud
A refreshing iced coffee with sweet strawberries and fresh basil topped with creamy mascarpone
Iced Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Strawberry Coffee, Basil Coffee, Mascarpone Coffee, Summer Coffee, Cold Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Coffee filter
- Coffee grinder
- Scale
- Kettle
- Mixing bowl
- Muddler
- Serving glass
Ingredients
- 20g light roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water at 200°F
- 2 fresh strawberries, sliced
- 3-4 fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Ice cubes
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee and begin pour-over process with hot water
- In a glass, muddle strawberries with 1 torn basil leaf
- Whip mascarpone with honey and pinch of salt until fluffy
- Fill glass with ice cubes
- Pour coffee over ice
- Top with mascarpone cloud
- Garnish with remaining basil leaves and strawberry slice
Pro Tips
- Use fresh strawberries at peak ripeness for the best flavor
- Tear basil leaves gently to release oils without bruising
- Let coffee cool completely before adding ice to prevent dilution
- Whip mascarpone while it's cold for the best cloud-like texture
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 45mg, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 198mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 520IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 85mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
