Best 2 Cafe Liegeois Recipes

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**Café liégeois, a classic Belgian dessert, is a layered delight that combines coffee, ice cream, and whipped cream.** It's a coffee lover's dream come true, with a rich coffee flavor that's perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the ice cream and whipped cream. Café liégeois is typically served in a tall glass or parfait glass, and it's often garnished with a chocolate shaving or cocoa powder.

This article provides three different recipes for café liégeois, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste. The first recipe is a classic café liégeois, made with coffee, vanilla ice cream, and whipped cream. The second recipe adds a chocolate twist, with the addition of chocolate ice cream and chocolate syrup. And the third recipe is a non-alcoholic version, made with decaf coffee and vanilla ice cream.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and refreshing dessert. Café liégeois is perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a fancy dinner party. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet and coffee-flavored, give café liégeois a try. You won't be disappointed.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAFE LIEGEOIS



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This is from "15 Minute Meals" by Emalee Chapman. The author studied cooking in Paris and this receipe is from Angelina's restaurant there. I love coffee and ice cream and this takes it to a new level!

Provided by AlaskaPam

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 pint vanilla ice cream
2 cups strong coffee (hot)
cinnamon

Steps:

  • Whip the cream to soft peaks. Put a teaspoon in a wine goblet to absorb the heat. Put a scoop of ice cream into each wine glass and pour the coffee over the top of the ice cream. Add whipped cream to each glass and lightly dust with cinnamon. Enjoy!

CAFE LIEGEOIS



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Categories     Dessert

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

ICE CREAM:
2/3 cup chilled creme fraiche or whipping cream
1 tblsp sugar
1 tblsp instant espresso powder
1 tblsp coffee liqeur
1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened
TOPPING:
1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
1 tblsp sugar
Chocoalte covered coffee beans ( opt)

Steps:

  • FOR ICE CREAM: Beat chilled creme fraiche, sugar, espresso powder and liqeur in medium bowl to stiff peaks. Add Ice cream and fold together. Freeze overnight FOR TOPPING: Beat whipping cream and sugar in medium bowl to stiff peaks. Scoop ice cream into tall glasses. Garnish with dollop of whipped cream and top with coffee bean.

Tips:

  • Use strong coffee for a bold flavor.
  • Chill the coffee and ice cream before assembling the café liégeois so that the layers stay distinct.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to carefully layer the coffee and ice cream.
  • To make a non-alcoholic version of this dessert, simply omit the coffee liqueur.
  • Garnish the café liégeois with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or a cherry for an extra special touch.

Conclusion:

Café liégeois is a delicious and easy-to-make coffee-based dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of coffee, ice cream, and whipped cream, it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give café liégeois a try!

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