Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsLucieLe Café Blanc Recipe

Le Café Blanc Recipe

Inspired by Lucie
Time2h
Serves4

Chocolate ganache, coffee cream, coffee sorbet

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Ganache

Coffee Cream

Coffee Sorbet

Method

Chocolate Ganache

  1. 1

    Prepare Ganache

    Chop the dark chocolate finely and place it in a bowl. Heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer, then pour it over the chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let it cool at room temperature.

Coffee Cream

  1. 2

    Make Coffee Cream

    Soak the gelatin sheets in cold water for 5 minutes. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and add the espresso. Squeeze excess water from the gelatin and add to the mixture, stirring until dissolved. Let it cool, then refrigerate until set.

Coffee Sorbet

  1. 3

    Prepare Sorbet

    In a saucepan, combine water and sugar over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from heat, then mix in the espresso and vanilla extract. Let it cool, then pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Freeze until firm.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Plate and Serve

    In a serving dish, layer the chocolate ganache, followed by a layer of coffee cream, and top with coffee sorbet. Serve immediately.

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