Italians have found a way to combine two delicacies – chocolate and coffee – to create a delicious drink recipe that’s super easy to make.
Called bicerin, the drink blends espresso, chocolate and milk. It hails from Turin, the the capital of Piedmont – a Northwestern region of Italy that borders France and Switzerland – which is known for its refined architecture baroque buildings and old cafes with regional cuisine line its boulevards and grand squares.
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Instructions
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Prepare a tall, 14-ounce heatproof glass by filling it with hot water and rinsing.
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In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the chocolate in whole milk. Stir in sugar and stir until combined — do not let it boil.
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Pour chocolate mixture into the prepared glass.
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Top chocolate mixture with a double espresso shot. To create layers, pour espresso over the back of a spoon.
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Top with steamed milk. Dust with cocoa powder if using.
This recipe from Oset Babür-Winter was originally published in Food and Wine Magazine.
