Salted Butterscotch Pour Over with Toasted Pecan Dust

A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch and crunchy toasted pecans

Looking for a coffee that feels like dessert in a cup? This Salted Butterscotch Pour Over combines smooth coffee with homemade butterscotch sauce and a sprinkle of toasted pecan dust that'll make your taste buds dance!

This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee prepared using the pour-over method, which brings out the natural caramel notes that pair perfectly with the butterscotch. The pecan dust adds a nutty crunch that takes this drink from good to absolutely amazing. Perfect for slow weekend mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Get ready to fall in love with your new favorite coffee treat!

Perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors
Easy to customize the sweetness level
Toasted pecan dust can be made ahead
Works great with any pour-over coffee

Salted Butterscotch Pour Over with Toasted Pecan Dust

A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch and crunchy toasted pecans

Pour Over Coffee, Butterscotch Coffee, Pecan Coffee, Specialty Coffee, Hot Coffee

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Equipment

Pour-over dripper
Coffee filter
Coffee grinder
Food processor or spice grinder
Kettle
Scale
Baking sheet

Ingredients

20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
300ml hot water (205°F)
2 tablespoons butterscotch sauce
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons toasted pecans, finely ground
Optional: whipped cream for topping

Instructions

Toast pecans in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes until fragrant
Once cooled, finely grind pecans in a food processor to create pecan dust
Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
Heat water to 205°F
Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
Add ground coffee to filter
Pour hot water in circular motion, starting from center
Mix butterscotch sauce with sea salt
Pour coffee into serving cup
Drizzle with salted butterscotch sauce
Sprinkle with pecan dust
Top with whipped cream if desired

Pro Tips

Toast the pecans until they're fragrant but not burnt - about 5-7 minutes at 350°F
Use freshly ground coffee for the best flavor
Make extra butterscotch sauce and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
Warm the butterscotch sauce slightly before using for easier pouring

Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 9g, Sodium: 380mg, Potassium: 180mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 28g, Calcium: 55mg, Iron: 1mg

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