New Orleans Cafe Au Lait Recipe

Start your day the New Orleans way with this rich and aromatic Cafe Au Lait! Traditionally enjoyed at breakfast, this coffee beverage is infused with chicory root – adding a unique depth of flavor and color you won't find anywhere else. Chicory, the root of the curly endive plant, lends a distinctive aroma and body to the coffee. Easily find roasted and ground chicory online at www.Totallynawlins.com or other online vendors. This recipe is your shortcut to a taste of authentic New Orleans mornings!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 615.8 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for New Orleans Cafe Au Lait

  • 1/2 cup ground dark roast coffee
  • 1/4 cup ground roasted chicory
  • heavy cream, to taste
  • sugar, to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups water

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How to Make New Orleans Cafe Au Lait

  1. Combine 1/2 cup of ground coffee and 1/4 cup of ground chicory in your coffee maker's filter basket.
  2. Heat 1 1/2 cups of water to just below boiling. Do not boil.
  3. Brew the coffee and chicory mixture using your preferred coffee maker method.
  4. Divide the brewed coffee evenly among three 8-ounce coffee cups or two 12-ounce coffee cups.
  5. Add an equal amount of heavy cream or milk to each cup. The ratio of coffee to cream is up to your taste preferences.
  6. Sweeten with sugar to taste, if desired.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy the authentic taste of New Orleans!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

205g

Carbs

1g