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Chocolate Fig Latte Recipe (Hot or Iced)
This Chocolate Fig Latte recipe turns two pantry staples — fig preserves and bittersweet chocolate — into the kind of coffee you'd expect to pay $7 for, built around a strong cup of Fig & Honey Coffee.
Yield
1 Latte
Prep Time
5 min
Total Time
5 min
Vibe
Liquid Dessert
The Coffee That Makes This Work
Fig & Honey Coffee is already carrying warm, jammy fig and soft honey sweetness before the preserves or chocolate even show up — so this latte isn't asking one jar of jam to do all the flavor work. Brew it strong, melt your chocolate into it, and every layer reinforces the same fig note instead of fighting it. You could use another coffee — but this is the one the recipe was built around.
Shop Fig & Honey Coffee →Available in whole bean, ground, pods, and decaf. Fresh roasted to order, every time.
The Quiet Flex Hiding in Your Fridge
- Two pantry jars — fig preserves and bittersweet chocolate — do basically all the work. No specialty syrup required.
- Built around Fig & Honey Coffee, so the fig flavor comes from the inside, not just smeared on the glass.
- Hot or iced, ready in about five minutes — gourmet without the gourmet effort.
- Already fig-curious? The Lavender Honey Fig Cold Brew Latte is the other one worth bookmarking.
The Java Momma Twist: We built this one around Fig & Honey Coffee on purpose — it's already warm and jammy before the preserves or chocolate even show up, so every layer of this drink reinforces the same flavor instead of fighting it. Brew it strong, let it melt the chocolate, and the coffee itself is doing half the work this kind of recipe usually leaves to the fig preserves alone.
What You'll Need
The Fig & Chocolate Coffee Base:
- 2 Tbsp fig preserves
- 1–2 Tbsp bittersweet chocolate (syrup, bar, or cocoa — your call)
- Espresso, or 4 oz strong-brewed Fig & Honey Coffee, hot
To Build the Drink:
- 6 oz milk of choice
- Crushed ice (iced version only)
For the Iced Cold Foam Topper (iced version only):
- 3 Tbsp heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1 Tbsp chocolate sauce OR fig preserves
How To Make It
This one splits into two versions depending on the day you're having — pick your lane.
Iced Version
- Prep the glass. Spread the fig preserves around the inside of your tumbler, then fill it about 2/3 full with crushed ice. Set aside.
- Melt the chocolate. Combine the bittersweet chocolate with the hot Fig & Honey coffee and stir until smooth.
- Build the base. Pour the milk over the crushed ice, then add the coffee and chocolate mixture. Set aside.
- Whip the topper. In a mason jar, combine the heavy cream, milk, and either the fig preserves or chocolate sauce. Froth until creamy, then pour over the top and enjoy.
Hot Version
- Prep the mug. Spread the fig preserves around the inside of your mug.
- Melt the chocolate. Place the chocolate in the bottom of the mug and pour the hot Fig & Honey coffee over it. Stir to combine.
- Froth and finish. Froth your milk of choice and pour it over the coffee mixture. Drizzle with honey if you're feeling fancy.
Swaps & Permission Slips
- No bittersweet chocolate on hand? Cocoa powder whisked with a splash of hot water, or a basic chocolate syrup, both work — bittersweet just gives the deepest flavor.
- Out of fig preserves? Apricot or blackberry preserves get you a similar jammy texture, though you'll lose the specific fig flavor this chocolate fig latte recipe is built around.
- Don't want to make the cold foam topper? Skip step four on the iced version and pour your milk straight over the ice — less plush on top, still good in the glass.
- No fresh fig for garnish? A dusting of cocoa powder or a drizzle of honey does the job just as well.
Made this one? Fig & Honey Coffee is available whole bean, ground, in pods, and decaf — so however you make your coffee, it works. Fresh roasted to order, every time.
More recipes like this one are at The Menu.
However you make it, this chocolate fig latte recipe proves two jars from your pantry can outperform whatever's behind the counter at the coffee shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does fig taste like in coffee?
Warm and jammy with a soft sweetness — closer to a fig newton than fresh fruit. Paired with bittersweet chocolate, it reads more like a fancy coffeehouse drink than two pantry staples doing the heavy lifting.
Can I use fresh figs instead of fig preserves?
You can, but mash a couple of ripe figs with a touch of honey first so they're spreadable. This fig preserves coffee recipe relies on the jam's stickiness to coat the glass — fresh fruit alone won't do that.
What milk works best in an iced fig latte?
Whole milk gives the creamiest result and the prettiest swirl in this iced coffee with fig, but oat or almond milk both work fine if that's what's in your fridge — the chocolate and fig carry the flavor either way.
Can I make this chocolate fig latte without espresso?
Yes — any strong, freshly brewed Fig & Honey Coffee works fine instead of espresso. Just use it hot so it actually melts the chocolate in step two.
How do I keep my iced latte from getting watered down?
Crushed ice melts fast, so don't dawdle once you build it. Or freeze some extra brewed Fig & Honey Coffee into ice cubes ahead of time so the drink doesn't dilute as it sits.
