Salted Toffee Butter Pecan Cold Brew

A rich cold brew with buttery toffee and toasted pecans, finished with a touch of sea salt

Love butter pecan ice cream? This indulgent cold brew combines the nutty sweetness of butter pecan with rich toffee and a hint of sea salt for an unforgettable coffee experience. Each sip brings layers of flavor that'll make your regular coffee routine way more exciting!

This recipe uses a smooth medium-dark roast cold brew as the base, perfectly complementing the homemade butter pecan syrup. It's super easy to prep ahead and keeps well in the fridge for quick morning fixes or afternoon pick-me-ups.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This isn't your average cold brew! Here's why you'll keep making it:

Perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors
Make-ahead friendly - prep the cold brew and syrup in advance
Customizable sweetness to suit your taste
Restaurant-quality drink at a fraction of the cost

Salted Toffee Butter Pecan Cold Brew

A rich cold brew with buttery toffee and toasted pecans, finished with a touch of sea salt

Cold Brew Coffee, Butter Pecan, Toffee, Iced Coffee, Homemade Coffee Syrup, Sweet Coffee Drinks

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Equipment

Large container for cold brew
Fine-mesh strainer
Coffee filters
Saucepan
Wooden spoon
Glass jars for storage

Ingredients

4 cups coarsely ground medium-dark roast coffee
8 cups cold filtered water
1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Ice cubes
Whipped cream (optional)
Extra chopped pecans for garnish

Instructions

**Make cold brew concentrate**: Combine ground coffee with cold water in a large container. Steep for 12 hours in the refrigerator.
**Prepare butter pecan syrup**: Toast pecans in a dry pan until fragrant. Add butter and brown sugar, stirring until melted and combined.
**Complete the syrup**: Add vanilla and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes. Strain and cool completely.
**Strain cold brew**: Filter through a coffee filter or fine-mesh strainer.
**Assemble drink**: Fill glasses with ice. Pour cold brew concentrate (dilute if desired). Add butter pecan syrup to taste.
**Garnish and serve**: Top with whipped cream and chopped pecans if desired.

Pro Tips

**Cold brew concentrate**: Use coarsely ground coffee for the clearest result
**Toast the pecans** until fragrant for maximum flavor
**Strain the syrup** twice to ensure it's completely smooth
**Store cold brew** for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator

Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 185mg, Potassium: 128mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 24g, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 0.5mg

Iced

Dessert

Beverage

Drink

American