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Cafe Brulot Caf Brlot Diabolique Recipe

Ignite your senses with this dramatic, show-stopping Café Brûlot Diabolique! A legendary Creole dessert coffee, traditionally flambéed tableside in New Orleans' finest restaurants, this recipe brings the magic home. Impress your guests with this spectacular after-dinner drink, perfect for special occasions. Whether you use a traditional brulot bowl, a chafing dish, or a simple saucepan, the intoxicating aroma and fiery spectacle will create an unforgettable experience. Learn how to make this luxurious coffee, whether served warm or as a chilled cocktail.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 48.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cafe Brulot Caf Brlot Diabolique

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How to Make Cafe Brulot Caf Brlot Diabolique

  1. Finely grind together the zest of 1 orange and 1 lemon, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ cup pecan halves, and ½ cup granulated sugar using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder until a fine powder forms.
  2. Transfer the ground spice and nut mixture to a heatproof brulot bowl, chafing dish, or large saucepan.
  3. Place the bowl/dish directly over low heat. (If using a stovetop, use the lowest heat setting.)
  4. Add 1 cup cognac and ¼ cup coffee liqueur.
  5. As the liquid begins to simmer, carefully half-fill a long-handled metal ladle with the mixture and ignite it with a long match or kitchen lighter. (Adult supervision required!)
  6. Carefully return the flaming liquid to the bowl/dish to ignite the remaining liquid. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely and the flames subside.
  7. Once the flames have subsided, slowly whisk in 4 cups of freshly brewed hot, strong coffee.
  8. Ladle the Café Brûlot Diabolique into heatproof brulot cups or coffee mugs and serve immediately.
  9. **For a chilled cocktail variation:** Shake the prepared Café Brûlot with ice in a cocktail shaker. Strain into chilled champagne flutes and garnish with an orange peel.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

1g

Carbs

1g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Beverages Desserts Fruit American Southern United States Dinner Party Heirloom Historical Holiday Event Cocktails Nuts Creole Citrus Lemon Oranges Mardi Gras Carnival Presentation Served Cold Served Hot