Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Creme Brule New Orleans Style Iced Coffee, a refreshing twist on traditional iced coffee that captures the essence of crème brûlée. This delightful drink features a harmonious blend of rich caramelized sugar, smooth vanilla, and bold chicory coffee, making it the perfect treat for warm days or sweet evenings. With its impressive caramelized sugar topping and customizable options like whipped cream or salted caramel sauce, this beverage is sure to elevate any occasion from casual brunches to cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups brewed New Orleans-style coffee (cooled)
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Ice cubes
- Optional: whipped cream, salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Brew 2 cups of strong New Orleans-style coffee and let it cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk (or half-and-half), granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Fill a glass halfway with ice cubes. Pour in cooled coffee until three-quarters full and add the cream mixture; stir gently.
- Mix brown sugar and a pinch of salt in a small bowl; sprinkle over the iced coffee.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until crispy or place under a broiler for a couple of minutes.
- Top with whipped cream and drizzle with salted caramel sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Beverage
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 12 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg