BICERIN

Bicerin image

Provided by Dana Bowen

Yield 2 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/3 cup high-quality cocoa powder, dark chocolate shavings or hot chocolate mix (see note)
Sugar
2/3 cup chilled heavy cream
Ground espresso (enough for 2 long shots, about 1/3 cup each)

Steps:

At least 15 minutes before making bicerin, place stainless steel cocktail shaker or jar in the freezer. Fill 2 water goblets or Irish coffee mugs with hot tap water.
In small saucepan combine chocolate with about 2/3 cup water, and set over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chocolate coats spoon, about 10 minutes. Add sugar to taste. Shut off heat.
Empty glasses and wipe dry. Remove shaker or jar from freezer, add cream and shake vigorously 1 minute. Make espresso. To each glass or mug add a shot of espresso and 1/3 cup chocolate, and carefully spoon 1/3 cup cream over top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 302, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 59 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams