Butterscotch Pecan Pour Over with Maple Dust
A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch, toasted pecans, and magical maple dust
May 27, 2025
Love butterscotch and pecans? This indulgent pour-over coffee combines smooth medium roast coffee with homemade butterscotch sauce and toasted pecans, topped with a sprinkle of maple dust that melts into pure magic!
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that perfectly complements the sweet butterscotch and nutty pecans. The maple dust (made from pure maple sugar) adds an extra layer of sweetness that dissolves slowly into your cup. Perfect for weekend mornings or as an after-dinner treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't just your regular cup of coffee! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:
- Rich butterscotch sauce made from scratch
- Perfectly toasted pecans add wonderful crunch and flavor
- Maple dust creates a magical dissolving effect
- Customizable sweetness levels to suit your taste
Butterscotch Pecan Pour Over with Maple Dust
A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch, toasted pecans, and magical maple dust
Butterscotch Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Pecan Coffee, Maple Coffee, Hot Coffee, Dessert Coffee, American Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Coffee filter
- Coffee grinder
- Scale
- Kettle
- Saucepan
- Spice grinder
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons freshly ground medium-dark roast coffee
- 16 oz hot water (205°F)
- 1/4 cup butterscotch sauce
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for butterscotch sauce)
Instructions
- **For the butterscotch sauce:** 1. Melt butter in a saucepan 2. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved 3. Add heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes 4. Let cool slightly
- **For the maple dust:** Pulse maple sugar in a spice grinder until very fine
- Toast pecans in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes until fragrant
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
- Set up your pour-over dripper with filter and rinse the filter
- Add ground coffee and brew with hot water using circular motions
- Warm two serving cups and add 2 tablespoons butterscotch sauce to each
- Pour brewed coffee over the butterscotch sauce
- Top with heavy cream, chopped pecans, and a sprinkle of maple dust
Pro Tips
- Toast the pecans until they're fragrant but not burnt - about 5-7 minutes at 350°F
- Make the butterscotch sauce ahead and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- Use freshly ground coffee beans for the best flavor
- Warm your serving cups with hot water before making the coffee
Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 85mg, Potassium: 180mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 28g, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT10M
Servings:
2 servings
Total Time:
PT25M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
