This week Sunday Supper has an Italian theme.  I know what you are thinking, here comes the pasta!  I mean, how could I not do pasta? It’s my favorite thing ever and if not pasta then pizza for sure!  Are you ready for this? I’m not doing pasta or pizza.  In fact, I’m not even sharing a food recipe.  Today I’m sharing a recipe for Italian coffee.
Let’s talk about coffee in general.  Up until the age of 24 I didn’t ever drink regular coffee. I’d have a latte or a cappuccino but no coffee. Then I met my husband who is an avid coffee drinker. I started drinking coffee on the weekends then soon it was every day. Now I drink coffee every morning and sometimes even during the day. I like flavored coffee but I’ll drink regular too.
Even though I drink regular coffee I am still partial to my lattes.  My favorite flavor is caramel but I also really like mocha and vanilla as well.  However, the nearest coffee shop that has good lattes is over an hour away. This means if I want a great latte or coffee I have to make it at home.
This Italian coffee is really a combination of three different things.  The bottom layer is a creamy hot chocolate.  You can use packaged hot chocolate or make your own.  I actually used a rich, dark hot chocolate and it was amazing.  The middle layer is either a shot of espresso or really strong coffee.  It’s finished off with fresh whipped cream. I then put chocolate curls and cinnamon on top.
The resulting coffee is amazing. It’s strong, chocolatey, and has a sweetened cream on top. The cinnamon on top just adds a bit of spice. This is the perfect weekend coffee. It’s made for sipping and it’s great on a chilly morning.
- 4 oz. dark hot chocolate
- 4 oz. strong coffee (or 2 oz. espresso)
- 4 oz. heavy cream
- 2 T. powdered sugar
- chocolate curls
- cinnamon
- Prepare the dark hot chocolate and pour into a mug.
- Prepare strong coffee or espresso and carefully pour it over the back of a spoon into the mug with the chocolate.
- Place the heavy cream and powdered sugar in a bowl and beat with a mixer on high speed until peaks form. Put in a piping bag.
- Pipe the whipped cream on top of the coffee. Quickly sprinkle the top with cinnamon and chocolate curls. Serve hot.
Appetizers:
- Cacio e Uova Meatless Recipe from She Loves Biscotti
- Gnocchi alla Romana from Tramplingrose
- Italian Rice Balls from My World Simplified
- Rosemary Focaccia from Curious Cuisiniere
- Tomato Caprese with Burrata from Casa de Crews
Mains:
- Asparagus and lemon risotto from Un Assaggio of Food, Wine & Marriage
- Braised Italian-Style Beef Short Ribs from Hardly A Goddess
- Bruschetta Chicken from Meal Planning Magic
- Bucatini with Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce from The TipToe Fairy
- Orechietti with Broccoli Rabe and Shrimp from Delaware Girl Eats
- Cheesy Gnocchi and Sausage Bake from Confessions of a Cooking Diva
- Classic Vodka Sauce from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Eggplant Parmesan from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
- Fast Faux-Baked Ziti from Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
- Florentine Pizza from A Mind Full Mom
- Gluten Free Meatballs with Homemade Sauce from Gluten Free Crumbley
- Green and Yellow Artichoke Tortellini with Mushrooms, Pancetta and Spring Peas with White Wine Reduction from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Grilled Chicken Pesto Panini from Eat, Drink and be Tracy
- Mushroom Bolognese Pasta Recipe from Life Tastes Good
- Parma Rosa Baked Ziti from Palatable Pastime
- Pasta Con Sarde a Mare – Pasta with Sardines at Sea from Caroline’s Cooking
- Pasta e Fagioli from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Penne with Sausage in Creamy Boursin Cheese Recipe from Feeding Big and more
- Pesce all’Aqua Pazza from Monica’s Table
- Polenta-Crusted Italian Sausage Pies from Wholistic Woman
- Pumpkin Agnolotti from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Shrimp Fra Diavolo from Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Slow Cooker Lasagna from Food Lust People Love
- Stuffed Ravioli in Alfredo Sauce from The Freshman Cook
- Tuscan Kale Pesto Risotto from Cooking Chat
- Tuscan Porterhouse with Balsamic-Rosemary Steak Sauce and Seared Radicchio from The Texan New Yorker
- Tuscan Style Chicken Breasts from Simple and Savory
- Zuppa Toscana from Momma’s Meals
Dessert:
- Italian Berries, Mascarpone and Marsala Budini from La Bella Vita Cucina
- Berry Tiramisu from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Cannoli Poke Cake from Moore or Less Cooking
- Cherry Walnut Biscotti from Pies and Plots
- Chocolate Tiramisu from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
- Fiordilatte Gelato from Manu’s Menu
- Italian Cream Cheesecake from The Crumby Cupcake
- Lemoncello Tiramisu from The Redhead Baker
- Limoncello Cookies from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Orange and Almond Ricotta Cheesecake from Pine Needles In My Salad
- Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries from The Chef Next Door
- Salame al Cioccolato (Chocolate Salami) from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Strawberry Panna Cotta from From Gate to Plate
- Tiramisu Semifreddo from Tara’s Multicultural Table
- Wine and Cheese Chocolate Muffins from What Smells So Good?
- Zabaglione Gelato from Magnolia Days
Beverages:
- Bicerin (Italian Coffee) from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Easy Limoncello from Our Good Life
- Liquore all’Alloro from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Sgroppino (Frothy Italian Sorbetto Cocktail) from The Wimpy Vegetarian
And Artichoke Torta plus More Recipes for Italian Fest from Sunday Supper Movement
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Christie says
I could use a mug of this. Did someone forget to tell Mother Nature it was spring??
HezziD says
I know! It’s so cold here!
DB, Foodie Stuntman | Crazy Foodie Stunts says
Very refreshing take on coffee. If you ever make it to my area of the country, I’ll take you to some great coffee.
HezziD says
We aren’t getting there this year because we are re-doing our kitchen so it’s on the docket for next year! We love coffee so we will definitely take you up on that!
Tara says
This looks amazing! Love the touch of chocolate curls on top.
Barrie says
This looks amazing and exactly like what I wish I had next to me right now! I will have to save it for later tho.-lol!
Kristen says
YUM!! You can’t go wrong with a good coffee!
shelby says
I am a huge coffee lover and this looks and sounds absolutely delicious!
Renee @Reneeskitchenadventures says
My husband would love this! I must make it for him when I get back home.
Amy Barrett says
I could go for a cup of this right now!
Manu says
I am an espresso addict! hahahaha Bicerin is a very classic recipe! Great choice! I would love to have a cup right now!
HezziD says
I’d never heard of it before but I loved it!
Liz says
I remember my first trip to Italy. I wasn’t a fan of their strong coffees so always ordered a latte—little did I know that’s what the children drank! I still prefer my coffee with a good dose of milk or cream 🙂 Yours looks fabulous!
HezziD says
Thanks Liz! Like you, I always drink my coffee with cream!