Cafe Liegeois
Indulge in the luxurious French-inspired delight of Café Liégeois, a dessert-meets-beverage treat that’s perfect for coffee lovers. This elegant creation combines chilled, robust coffee with creamy scoops of velvety vanilla ice cream, all crowned with a cloud of freshly whipped cream sweetened with powdered sugar. Topped with a sprinkle of grated dark chocolate or a dash of instant coffee granules, this easy yet sophisticated recipe delivers a harmonious blend of bold coffee flavor and creamy decadence in just 15 minutes. Ideal for special occasions or a chic afternoon pick-me-up, Café Liégeois is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it in tall glasses with a spoon and straw to savor every luscious layer of this coffee-kissed indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml Strong brewed coffee (chilled)
- 200 grams Vanilla ice cream
- 120 ml Heavy cream
- 10 grams Powdered sugar
- 10 grams Dark chocolate (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tsp Instant coffee granules (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Brew a pot of strong coffee and set aside to cool completely. Alternatively, you can use refrigerated coffee or cold brew for convenience.
In a bowl, combine heavy cream and powdered sugar. Whip the cream until it reaches stiff peaks. Cover and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Choose two tall dessert glasses or coffee cups. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the bottom of each glass.
Pour 120 ml of chilled coffee over the ice cream in each glass.
Top off each serving with a generous dollop of the whipped cream, creating an appealing layer.
For garnish, finely grate the dark chocolate and sprinkle over the whipped cream. Alternatively, sprinkle a pinch of instant coffee granules for added aroma and visual appeal.
Serve immediately with a spoon and straw for ultimate enjoyment. Stir slightly for a delightful mix of coffee and cream flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.4 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.6 g | 193% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 204 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 194 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 582 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
