Cafe Liegeois Recipe

Indulge in the sophisticated simplicity of Café Liégeois, a classic French ice cream dessert. This elegant recipe combines creamy ice cream with rich espresso and a touch of coffee liqueur, topped with luscious whipped cream and decadent chocolate-covered coffee beans. A perfect ending to any meal!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 282.8 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Cafe Liegeois

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How to Make Cafe Liegeois

  1. **Prepare the Espresso Ice Cream:** In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup of chilled crème fraîche (or heavy whipping cream) with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in 2 tablespoons of instant espresso powder and 1 tablespoon of coffee liqueur. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  2. **Combine with Ice Cream:** Gently fold in 2 cups of your favorite vanilla ice cream.
  3. **Freeze:** Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container and freeze overnight, or for at least 6 hours, until solid.
  4. **Make the Whipped Cream Topping:** In a separate medium bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy whipping cream with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. **Assemble the Dessert:** Scoop the frozen espresso ice cream into tall glasses or dessert bowls.
  6. **Garnish & Serve:** Top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and a few chocolate-covered coffee beans. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

61g

Fat

69g

Carbs

6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cafe Liegeois?

Cafe Liegeois takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cafe Liegeois?

Cafe Liegeois has approximately 282.8 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 6 g carbohydrates and 34 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cafe Liegeois?

The key ingredients for Cafe Liegeois are Creme Fraiche, Sugar, Instant Espresso Powder, Coffee Liqueur, Vanilla Ice Cream, Whipping Cream. See the full list with measurements above.

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