
Turkish Fig and Walnut Pour Over with Whipped Tahini
A cozy pour over coffee with sweet figs and nutty tahini-walnut cream
June 8, 2025
Love Turkish coffee culture but want something new? This creative pour over combines the sweetness of dried figs with a rich tahini-walnut cream for a drink that's both familiar and exciting. The combination brings together classic Middle Eastern flavors in a modern coffee experience.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that pairs perfectly with the natural sweetness of the figs and nuttiness of the tahini. The whipped tahini adds a creamy element that makes this drink special enough for weekend brunches but simple enough for an elevated daily coffee ritual.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This unique coffee creation brings together beloved Middle Eastern flavors in a new way!
- Perfect balance of sweet figs and nutty tahini
- Easy to customize the sweetness level
- Rich in nutrients from figs, walnuts, and tahini
- Great alternative to regular sweetened coffee

Turkish Fig and Walnut Pour Over with Whipped Tahini
A cozy pour over coffee with sweet figs and nutty tahini-walnut cream
Turkish Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Fig Coffee, Tahini Coffee, Middle Eastern Coffee, Walnut Coffee
Equipment
- Pour over dripper
- Coffee filter
- Coffee grinder
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Scale
- Kettle
- Fine mesh strainer
Ingredients
- 20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water at 200°F
- 2 dried figs, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Combine chopped figs with 50ml hot water and let steep for 5 minutes
- Meanwhile, whip tahini with heavy cream and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form
- Grind coffee beans to medium-fine consistency
- Set up pour over with filter and rinse filter with hot water
- Add ground coffee and begin pour over process with remaining hot water
- Strain fig mixture and add to brewed coffee
- Top with whipped tahini cream
- Garnish with chopped walnuts and a drizzle of honey
Pro Tips
- **Toast the walnuts** before using to enhance their flavor
- **Use room temperature tahini** for the smoothest whipped cream
- **Choose soft, plump dried figs** for the best flavor infusion
- **Strain the fig syrup** twice for the clearest result
Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 22mg, Sodium: 95mg, Potassium: 380mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 18g, Calcium: 120mg, Iron: 2mg