Charred Butterscotch Moka Pot with Sea Salt Cream

A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch and creamy sea salt topping

Love butterscotch? This creative coffee drink combines deep, charred butterscotch flavors with smooth moka pot coffee, topped with a pillowy sea salt cream that'll make your taste buds dance. It's like dessert in a cup, but with a sophisticated coffee twist!

This recipe is surprisingly simple to make at home. Using a moka pot gives you the perfect strong coffee base, while homemade butterscotch sauce and whipped sea salt cream create layers of flavor. We recommend using a medium-dark roast coffee for the best balance. Perfect for weekend brunch or as an afternoon pick-me-up.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

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

Rich butterscotch flavor with a unique charred twist
Perfectly balanced sweet and salty taste
Simple ingredients but impressive results
Great for entertaining guests

Charred Butterscotch Moka Pot with Sea Salt Cream

A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch and creamy sea salt topping

Butterscotch Coffee, Moka Pot Coffee, Sea Salt Cream, Hot Coffee, Coffee Dessert, Gourmet Coffee

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Equipment

Moka pot
Small saucepan
Mixing bowl
Electric mixer or whisk
Measuring spoons
Coffee cups

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butterscotch sauce
2 cups strong moka pot coffee
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional sea salt for garnish

Instructions

In a small saucepan, heat butterscotch sauce over medium heat until it starts to bubble and darken slightly. Remove from heat.
Brew coffee in your moka pot according to manufacturer's instructions.
In a chilled bowl, combine heavy cream, sea salt, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.
Divide the charred butterscotch sauce between two cups.
Pour hot coffee over the butterscotch, stirring to combine.
Top with whipped sea salt cream.
Garnish with a pinch of sea salt and serve immediately.

Pro Tips

Toast the butterscotch sauce until it just starts to smoke for that perfect charred flavor
Use flaky sea salt for the cream - it dissolves better and has a cleaner taste
Chill your cream bowl and whisk for better whipping results
Make the butterscotch sauce ahead and store it in the fridge for up to a week

Calories: 385kcal, Carbohydrates: 28g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 31g, Saturated Fat: 19g, Cholesterol: 95mg, Sodium: 580mg, Potassium: 201mg, Sugar: 25g, Calcium: 75mg, Iron: 0.5mg

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