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.
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
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1
Warm your serving glasses by filling them with hot water for 2 minutes, then empty and dry.
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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.
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3
Brew 2 shots hot, freshly brewed freshly brewed espresso (double shot per serving) fresh and hot.
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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.
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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.
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Serve immediately without stirring. Sip through the layers.