Roasted Chestnut Pour Over with Bourbon Caramel
A cozy coffee treat with roasted chestnuts and rich bourbon caramel sauce
January 19, 2025
Love the flavors of winter? This Roasted Chestnut Pour Over combines the nutty sweetness of roasted chestnuts with a homemade bourbon caramel sauce for a coffee that tastes like a holiday treat.
This recipe uses a medium-dark roast coffee brewed using the pour-over method, which brings out the natural sweetness of the beans. The bourbon caramel adds warmth while the chestnut syrup brings a subtle nutty flavor that's perfect for cold winter days.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This coffee recipe brings together classic winter flavors in a unique way. Here's why you'll love it:
- Rich bourbon caramel adds depth and warmth
- Roasted chestnut flavor brings holiday nostalgia
- Pour-over method ensures perfect extraction
- Easy to customize the sweetness level
Roasted Chestnut Pour Over with Bourbon Caramel
A cozy coffee treat with roasted chestnuts and rich bourbon caramel sauce
Hot Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Bourbon Coffee, Chestnut Coffee, Winter Coffee, Holiday Coffee
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Paper filter
- Coffee grinder
- Digital scale
- Gooseneck kettle
- Small saucepan
- Timer
Ingredients
- 20g medium-dark roast coffee beans
- 300ml filtered water at 200°F
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 tbsp roasted chestnut syrup
- Whipped cream for garnish
- Crushed roasted chestnuts for garnish
Instructions
- Make the bourbon caramel: Heat sugar in a small saucepan until amber, add bourbon carefully, then stir in cream until smooth
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee and start timer
- Pour 50ml hot water for blooming, wait 30 seconds
- Continue pouring water in circular motions until reaching 300ml total
- Add chestnut syrup to the hot coffee and stir
- Drizzle with bourbon caramel sauce
- Top with whipped cream and crushed chestnuts
Pro Tips
- Use freshly roasted coffee beans and grind just before brewing for the best flavor
- Heat your cup before serving to keep the coffee hot longer
- Make extra bourbon caramel sauce and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
- Toast the chestnuts until they're deeply golden for maximum flavor
Calories: 285kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 35mg, Potassium: 185mg, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 41g, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT5M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT20M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
