
Butterscotch Pecan Pour Over with Torched Marshmallow
A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch, toasted pecans, and gooey marshmallow
April 21, 2025
Love butterscotch and coffee? This dreamy pour-over combines smooth coffee with homemade butterscotch sauce, toasted pecans, and a perfectly torched marshmallow on top. It's like having dessert in your coffee cup!
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee that pairs perfectly with the sweet butterscotch and nutty pecans. The pour-over method brings out all the flavors, while the torched marshmallow adds a fun, toasty finish. Perfect for weekend mornings or as an after-dinner treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary coffee drink! Here's why you'll love it:
- Perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors
- Fun to make with the torch technique
- Impressive presentation that's totally Instagram-worthy
- Customizable sweetness levels

Butterscotch Pecan Pour Over with Torched Marshmallow
A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch, toasted pecans, and gooey marshmallow
Hot Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Butterscotch Coffee, Marshmallow Coffee, Pecan Coffee, Dessert Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Coffee filter
- Coffee grinder
- Kitchen torch
- Coffee scale
- Kettle
- Serving mug
Ingredients
- 20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water at 200°F
- 2 tbsp butterscotch sauce
- 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans
- 1 large marshmallow
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee and begin pour-over process with hot water
- While coffee brews, warm butterscotch sauce slightly
- Pour brewed coffee into serving mug
- Add butterscotch sauce and stir to combine
- Top with whipped cream if desired
- Sprinkle with toasted pecans
- Place marshmallow on top
- Using a kitchen torch, carefully toast the marshmallow until golden brown
- Serve immediately while marshmallow is still warm
Pro Tips
- Toast the pecans until fragrant but not burnt for the best flavor
- Keep the torch moving when toasting the marshmallow to avoid burning
- Use fresh coffee beans ground just before brewing for optimal taste
- Make extra butterscotch sauce and store it in the fridge for future drinks
Calories: 385kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 12mg, Sodium: 180mg, Potassium: 210mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 42g, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 1mg