Cafe Liegeois

Ingredients

Ice Cream

• 2/3 cup chilled creme fraiche or whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (instant coffee powder will do if you can’t get the espresso)
• 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened (do get a premium brand)

Topping

• 1/2 cup chilled whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• chocolate-covered coffee beans

Directions

1. 1

   For ice cream: Beat chilled crème fraiche or whipping cream, sugar, instant espresso and coffee liqueur in medium bowl to stiff peaks.

2. 2

   Add ice cream and fold together.

3. 3

   Freeze overnight.

4. 4

   For topping: Beat whipping cream and sugar in medium bowl to stiff peaks.

5. 5

   Scoop ice cream into tall glasses.

6. 6

   Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and top with a couple of the chocolate-covered coffee beans.