Salted Butterscotch Pour Over with Toasted Hazelnuts
A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch and crunchy toasted hazelnuts
April 23, 2025
Love butterscotch? This warm pour-over coffee combines smooth medium roast coffee with homemade butterscotch sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt. The toasted hazelnuts add a perfect nutty crunch that takes this drink to the next level!
This cafe-style drink is surprisingly easy to make at home. Using your favorite medium roast beans and a simple pour-over method creates the perfect base for the rich butterscotch sauce. The sea salt brings out all the caramel notes, making it perfect for cozy afternoons or special weekend treats.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This isn't your ordinary coffee drink! Here's why you'll fall in love with it:
- Rich homemade butterscotch sauce that's better than store-bought
- Perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors
- Customizable sweetness to match your taste
- Restaurant quality drink made right at home
Salted Butterscotch Pour Over with Toasted Hazelnuts
A cozy coffee treat with rich butterscotch and crunchy toasted hazelnuts
Butterscotch Coffee, Pour Over Coffee, Hazelnut Coffee, Hot Coffee, Salted Butterscotch
Equipment
- Pour-over dripper
- Coffee filter
- Coffee grinder
- Small saucepan
- Kitchen scale
- Kettle
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 30g medium roast coffee beans
- 300ml hot water (205°F)
- 2 tablespoons toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- For the butterscotch sauce: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat
- Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved
- Add heavy cream and salt, simmer for 5 minutes until thickened
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency
- Place filter in pour-over dripper and rinse with hot water
- Add ground coffee and pour hot water in circular motions
- Pour butterscotch sauce into serving cup
- Add brewed coffee and stir gently
- Top with toasted hazelnuts and whipped cream if desired
Pro Tips
- Toast hazelnuts until they're golden brown and fragrant - about 8-10 minutes at 350°F
- Use freshly ground coffee beans 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: 28g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 52mg, Sodium: 310mg, Potassium: 180mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 26g, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 0.5mg
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Summary
Cook Time:
PT10M
Servings:
1 serving
Total Time:
PT25M
Prep. Time:
PT15M
