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THE POUSSE-CAFé NO 1



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Provided by Tom Sandham

Categories     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Digestif     Brandy     Chartreuse     Party     Créme de Menthe     Drink

Yield Serves 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tsp grenadine
3 tsp maraschino liqueur
3 tsp crème de menthe
3 tsp crème de violette
3 tsp Yellow Chartreuse
3 tsp brandy

Steps:

  • Pour the ingredients carefully into a glass in the order listed to keep the colored layers separate. You'll need a steady hand and a strong stomach. Good luck.

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This is a French Canadian recipe from Quebec. It is a feather light dessert.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Dessert Recipes     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ¼ cups pastry flour
½ teaspoon salt
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¾ cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cognac
½ cup milk
½ cup light cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon cognac

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease thoroughly a fluted 2 quart ring mold, and dust lightly with flour.
  • Sift pastry flour, salt, and baking powder together.
  • In a large bowl, cream shortening well. Gradually blend in 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons cognac; beat until light and fluffy. Gently blend sifted ingredients alternately with the milk and cream into the creamed mixture. Pour batter into ring mold.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove from pan, and allow to cool.
  • In a clean, cold bowl, beat the 2 cups whipping cream until peaks form. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar and coffee powder. Frost the cake with whipped cream. When serving, drizzle cake with a few drops of cognac.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 108.3 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 239.3 mg, Sugar 29.8 g

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Contributed by DrinkStreet professionals, this after-dinner 6-layer cocktail can be set aflame if the brandy is the last layer.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 ounce grenadine
1/2 ounce yellow chartreuse liqueur
1/2 ounce creme de cassis
1/2 ounce white Creme de Cacao
1/2 ounce green chartreuse liqueur
1/2 ounce brandy

Steps:

  • Just show off your layering abilities!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.8, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 9.5, Sugar 6.6

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This is a French Canadian recipe from Quebec. It is a feather light dessert. Original recipe yield: 1 fluted 2 quart ring mold. Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes. Posted for Zaar World Tour II.

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cognac
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup light cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon cognac

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease thoroughly a fluted 2 quart ring mold, and dust lightly with flour.
  • Sift pastry flour, salt, and baking powder together.
  • In a large bowl, cream shortening well. Gradually blend in 1 1/2 cups sugar, eggs, vanilla, and 3 tablespoons cognac; beat until light and fluffy.
  • Gently blend sifted ingredients alternately with the milk and cream into the creamed mixture. Pour batter into ring mold.
  • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Remove from pan, and allow to cool.
  • In a clean, cold bowl, beat the 2 cups whipping cream until peaks form. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar and coffee powder. Frost the cake with whipped cream. When serving, drizzle cake with a few drops of cognac.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1004.2, Fat 62.5, SaturatedFat 28.4, Cholesterol 230.5, Sodium 429.4, Carbohydrate 103.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 58.8, Protein 10.2

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