Pecan Pie Coffee

Name: Pecan Pie Coffee
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 mug; batch below serves 6
Ingredients: 6 oz hot strong coffee (180 ml); 1 tbsp pure maple syrup (15 ml); 0.25 tsp vanilla extract; 2 tbsp cream or half-and-half (30 ml); 1 oz bourbon, optional (30 ml); whipped cream and toasted chopped pecans; 6 cups hot strong coffee (1.4 L); 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup (90 ml); 1.5 tsp vanilla extract; 0.75 cup cream (180 ml)

The pie everyone wants a slice of, in a mug. Maple and vanilla do the sweet work, and toasted pecans on top supply the crunch. Serve it after the meal with the bourbon bottle on the table, and let each person decide.

1 mug; batch below serves 6Yield

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What you'll need

6 oz hot strong coffee (180 ml)
1 tbsp pure maple syrup (15 ml)
0.25 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp cream or half-and-half (30 ml)
1 oz bourbon, optional (30 ml)
whipped cream and toasted chopped pecans
6 cups hot strong coffee (1.4 L)
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup (90 ml)
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
0.75 cup cream (180 ml)

How to make it

Stir the maple, vanilla and bourbon (if using) into the hot coffee.
Add the cream and stir.
Finish with whipped cream and a spoonful of chopped toasted pecans.
Glass: Heatproof glass mug. Garnish: Whipped cream and chopped toasted pecans.

Chef's secrets

Toast the pecans in a dry pan for 3 minutes, until they smell nutty.

Decaf makes this a fine late-evening drink.

Good to know

Make ahead

Keep a pot of the batch warm on low (not boiling) for an hour; set out bourbon, cream and pecans so guests can build their own.