Bicerin Coffee Chocolate Drink

Name: Bicerin Coffee Chocolate Drink
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao), finely chopped, finely chopped; 1/2 cup whole milk; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 shots freshly brewed espresso (double shot per serving), hot, freshly brewed; 1/4 cup heavy cream

20 minEasyServes 2250 cal/serving

ItalianNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyEgg-FreeNut-FreeGluten-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

2 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao), finely chopped, finely chopped
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 shots freshly brewed espresso (double shot per serving), hot, freshly brewed
1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1

Warm your serving glasses by filling them with hot water for 2 minutes, then empty and dry.
2

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 2 oz finely chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao), finely chopped, 1/2 cup whole milk, and 2 tsp granulated sugar. Stir constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is thick and smooth, about 4 minutes. Do not boil.
3

Brew 2 shots hot, freshly brewed freshly brewed espresso (double shot per serving) fresh and hot.
4

In a cold bowl, whisk 1/4 cup heavy cream vigorously by hand or with a hand mixer until it thickens slightly into soft, pourable peaks - it should be just thickened, not stiff.
5

Divide the warm chocolate mixture between the warmed glasses. Gently pour the hot freshly brewed espresso (double shot per serving) over the back of a spoon so it rests on top of the chocolate layer. Finally, spoon the lightly whipped heavy cream over the espresso.
6

Serve immediately without stirring. Sip through the layers.

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Questions

What is Bicerin Coffee Chocolate Drink?

Turin's legendary hot drink that layers thick drinking chocolate, strong espresso, and lightly whipped cream in a small glass - meant to be sipped without stirring so each layer is tasted in sequence. This reference files it under Italian non-alcoholic drink: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 20 minutes start to finish.

What can I use instead of heavy cream in Bicerin Coffee Chocolate Drink?

The entry for Bicerin Coffee Chocolate Drink calls for 1/4 cup heavy cream. In its place: In sauces and soups, use half-and-half with a teaspoon of cornstarch per cup, or evaporated milk. Neither will whip.

Can I make Bicerin Coffee Chocolate Drink dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Bicerin Coffee Chocolate Drink is 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Is Bicerin Coffee Chocolate Drink vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup heavy cream. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan non-alcoholic drink collection.

How many calories are in Bicerin Coffee Chocolate Drink?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 250 calories, with 7 g protein, 25 g carbohydrate and 11 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 59 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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