Recipe
Café Liégeois with a Twist
Decadent Coffee Delight: Café Liégeois with a Twist
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Indulge in the rich flavors of French cuisine with this delightful Café Liégeois recipe. This classic French dessert combines the boldness of coffee, the creaminess of ice cream, and the sweetness of chocolate to create a truly irresistible treat.
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Preparation time
10 minutes
Cooking time
5 minutes
Total time
15 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Preparation difficulty
Easy
Suitable for
Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Egg-free, Soy-free
Allergens
Dairy, Caffeine
Not suitable for
Vegan, Dairy-free, Paleo, Keto, Low-carb
Ingredients
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2 cups (470ml) strong brewed coffee 2 cups (470ml) strong brewed coffee
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1/4 cup (60ml) coffee liqueur 1/4 cup (60ml) coffee liqueur
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4 scoops of vanilla ice cream 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream
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1 cup (240ml) heavy cream 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1/4 cup (30g) dark chocolate shavings 1/4 cup (30g) dark chocolate shavings
Nutrition
- Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
- Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 12g
- Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 30g, 25g
- Protein: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Salt: 0.1g
Preparation
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1.In a small saucepan, combine the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and let it reduce for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
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2.In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
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3.In serving glasses, layer the coffee syrup, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and dark chocolate shavings.
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4.Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, ending with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings on top.
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5.Serve immediately and enjoy!
Treat your ingredients with care...
- Coffee liqueur — If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, you can substitute the coffee liqueur with a coffee-flavored syrup or extract.
- Dark chocolate shavings — Use a high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for the best flavor and texture.
Tips & Tricks
- For an extra touch of indulgence, drizzle some chocolate sauce over the whipped cream layer.
- Experiment with different flavors of ice cream, such as chocolate or coffee-flavored, to create your own variations of Café Liégeois.
- If you don't have a coffee machine, you can use instant coffee dissolved in hot water as a substitute for brewed coffee.
Serving advice
Serve Café Liégeois in tall, transparent glasses to showcase the beautiful layers. Add a long spoon for easy enjoyment of each layer.
Presentation advice
Garnish each glass with a coffee bean or a dusting of cocoa powder on top of the whipped cream for an elegant presentation.
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