Bicerin: Chocolate Espresso Drink with Whipped Cream and Hazelnuts Recipe
Bicerin is a traditional Italian layered coffee drink from Turin, combining rich dark chocolate, freshly brewed espresso, and whipped cream. This decadent beverage blends creamy textures with intense flavor from dark chocolate and aromatic coffee, topped with hazelnuts and cocoa powder for a delightful finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cream Mixture
- 125ml double cream
- 250ml whole milk or single cream
- 50g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids), finely chopped
- Demerara sugar, to taste
Espresso and Garnish
- 2 shots of freshly brewed espresso
- 10g hazelnuts, finely grated or chopped
- Pinch of cocoa powder
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a bowl, whisk the double cream until it holds its shape but remains pourable. Set this whipped cream aside for later use.
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Pour the whole milk or single cream into a saucepan along with the finely chopped dark chocolate. Stir continuously with a whisk over low-medium heat until the mixture reaches a boil.
- Simmer and Sweeten: Reduce the heat to low and continue whisking while simmering the mixture gently to create a smooth texture. Add demerara sugar to taste, blending well.
- Warm Glasses and Assemble: Rinse two heatproof glasses with hot water to warm them, then dry. Pour two shots of freshly brewed espresso evenly into the glasses.
- Layer the Drink: Carefully pour the hot chocolate mixture over the espresso in each glass, allowing the layers to remain distinct.
- Top with Cream and Garnishes: Spoon the whipped cream on top of each drink gently. Finish by sprinkling the finely grated or chopped hazelnuts and a pinch of cocoa powder over the cream.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa solids to ensure a rich and authentic flavor.
- Adjust the demerara sugar to your preferred level of sweetness.
- To achieve the classic layered look, pour each component slowly and carefully.
- Hazelnuts can be toasted lightly for an enhanced flavor profile.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between hot chocolate, espresso, and whipped cream.
Keywords: Bicerin, Italian coffee drink, layered coffee, espresso chocolate drink, dark chocolate coffee, whipped cream coffee, traditional Italian beverage
