Café Liégeois with a Twist

Recipe

Café Liégeois with a Twist

Decadent Coffee Delight: Café Liégeois with a Twist

4.6 out of 5

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.

Jan Dec
Dessert› Café Liégeois
European cuisine› Western European cuisine› French cuisine

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

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

  1. 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.
  2. 2.
    In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  3. 3.
    In serving glasses, layer the coffee syrup, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and dark chocolate shavings.
  4. 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.
  5. 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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