Butterscotch Toffee French Press with Salted Pretzel Cream

A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch and crunchy salted pretzel cream

Love butterscotch? This indulgent coffee creation combines smooth French press coffee with homemade butterscotch toffee syrup and a unique salted pretzel cream that'll make your taste buds dance!

Using a medium-dark roast coffee in your French press creates the perfect base for the sweet butterscotch and salty pretzel flavors. The homemade cream topping is super simple to whip up, and the whole drink comes together in minutes. Perfect for weekend brunch or whenever you need a special coffee treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your ordinary coffee drink! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:

Sweet and salty perfection with butterscotch and pretzel
Easy to customize the sweetness level
Impressive presentation that looks cafe-worthy
Simple ingredients you might already have

Butterscotch Toffee French Press with Salted Pretzel Cream

A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch and crunchy salted pretzel cream

Butterscotch Coffee, French Press Coffee, Pretzel Cream, Hot Coffee, Coffee Drink, Sweet Coffee

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Equipment

French press
Small saucepan
Electric mixer or whisk
Coffee grinder
Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

4 tablespoons coarsely ground coffee
16 oz hot water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup crushed salted pretzels
3 tablespoons butterscotch chips
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup water (for syrup)
Whole pretzels for garnish

Instructions

**Make the butterscotch syrup:** Combine butterscotch chips, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Heat until melted and smooth.
**Prepare the pretzel cream:** Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in finely crushed pretzels and a pinch of salt.
**Brew the coffee:** Add ground coffee to French press, pour hot water, steep for 4 minutes, then press.
**Assemble the drink:** Pour butterscotch syrup into mugs, add hot coffee, and stir well.
**Top and serve:** Add a generous dollop of pretzel cream and garnish with a whole pretzel.

Pro Tips

**Coarsely grind** your coffee beans just before brewing for the freshest taste
**Warm your cream** slightly before whipping for better incorporation of the pretzel
**Make extra butterscotch syrup** and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
**Use fresh, hot coffee** for the best butterscotch melting

Calories: 385kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Cholesterol: 65mg, Sodium: 390mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 28g, Calcium: 85mg, Iron: 1mg

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American