Bicerin (Italian Coffee)
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This week our group 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.
Italian Coffee
Ingredients
- 4 oz. dark hot chocolate
- 4 oz. strong coffee or 2 oz. espresso
- 4 oz. heavy cream
- 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
- chocolate curls
- cinnamon
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
More Italian Recipes:
- Tomato Caprese with Burrata from Casa de Crews
- Braised Italian-Style Beef Short Ribs from Hardly A Goddess
- Classic Vodka Sauce from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Parma Rosa Baked Ziti from Palatable Pastime
- Berry Tiramisu from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chocolate Tiramisu from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
I could use a mug of this. Did someone forget to tell Mother Nature it was spring??
I know! It’s so cold here!
Very refreshing take on coffee. If you ever make it to my area of the country, I’ll take you to some great coffee.
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!
This looks amazing! Love the touch of chocolate curls on top.
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!
YUM!! You can’t go wrong with a good coffee!
I am a huge coffee lover and this looks and sounds absolutely delicious!
My husband would love this! I must make it for him when I get back home.
I could go for a cup of this right now!
I am an espresso addict! hahahaha Bicerin is a very classic recipe! Great choice! I would love to have a cup right now!
I’d never heard of it before but I loved it!
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!
Thanks Liz! Like you, I always drink my coffee with cream!