INGREDIENTS

Makes 1

Milan’s answer to Turin’s bicerin, this frothy drink is made up of coffee, chocolate, and milk–sweetened and topped with a mound of whipped cream. The barbajada (sometimes seen as barbagliata) was invented in the early 19th century by waiter Domenico Barbaja.

3/4 cup drinking chocolate made with bitter chocolate (80% recommended) and a little sugar; you want it to be a very thick consistency - 1 shot of espresso (optional) - 1/4 cup milk - Fresh whipped cream (optional)

PREPARATION

1. Fill cup 3/4 of the way with drinking chocolate. Add espresso if using. Heat up milk, and beat vigorously with a whisk until frothy. Pour over the chocolate mixture.
2. Serve with fresh whipped cream, if desired.

Thanks to Italy Segreta for this recipe.

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