Roasted Almond and Butterscotch Pour Over
A cozy coffee treat with toasted almonds and rich butterscotch flavors
May 23, 2025
Looking for a coffee that tastes like your favorite candy shop? This Roasted Almond and Butterscotch Pour Over combines nutty, toasted almonds with sweet, rich butterscotch for a dessert-like coffee experience that's still totally sophisticated.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that perfectly complements the sweet and nutty flavors. The pour-over method brings out all the subtle notes, while homemade butterscotch syrup and roasted almond pieces create a perfect balance. It's great for slow weekend mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This coffee creation brings together classic flavors in a new way. Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors
- Easy to customize the sweetness level
- Works great with any medium-dark roast coffee
- Makes your kitchen smell amazing
Roasted Almond and Butterscotch Pour Over
A cozy coffee treat with toasted almonds and rich butterscotch flavors
Pour Over Coffee, Butterscotch Coffee, Almond Coffee, Hot Coffee, Specialty Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- Small pan for toasting almonds
Ingredients
- 20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water at 200°F
- 2 tablespoons butterscotch syrup
- 2 tablespoons roasted sliced almonds
- Optional: whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Toast sliced almonds in a dry pan until golden and fragrant
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee to filter
- Pour 50ml hot water for blooming and wait 30 seconds
- Gradually add remaining water in circular motions
- Add butterscotch syrup and stir
- Top with roasted almonds and whipped cream if desired
Pro Tips
- Toast the almonds just before using to maximize flavor
- Use freshly ground coffee beans for the best taste
- Make the butterscotch syrup ahead and store it in the fridge
- Warm your cup before brewing for optimal temperature
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 45mg, Potassium: 180mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 1mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT15M
Prep. Time:
PT10M
