Café liégeois

Café liégeois is a dessert beverage that originated from Belgium. It is named after the city of Liège, and is a popular choice in many European cafés and restaurants.

History

The Café liégeois was originally known as the Café viennois (Viennese coffee), but the name was changed to Café liégeois after the Battle of Liège in World War I. The battle was a significant event in Belgian history, and the renaming of the coffee was a tribute to the bravery of the people of Liège during the war.

Preparation

The Café liégeois is made by combining espresso or strong coffee with ice cream and whipped cream. The coffee is typically brewed strong to balance the sweetness of the ice cream and whipped cream. The dessert is usually served in a tall glass, with the coffee and ice cream layered and topped with a generous amount of whipped cream.

Variations

There are several variations of the Café liégeois. Some versions include adding chocolate syrup or a shot of liqueur for added flavor. In Belgium, it is common to use speculoos ice cream instead of vanilla, giving the dessert a unique, spicy flavor.

See also

• List of coffee beverages
• Belgian cuisine
• Viennese coffee

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