Viennese coffee, how to make it at home with the traditional recipe

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Viennese coffee, how to make it at home with the traditional recipe

A delicious variation of our classic espresso coffee, Viennese coffee is a real treat for the palate. Very simple to prepare, but so tasty that it can be compared to a dessert.

You can prepare it at the end of a meal to impress your guests, but also during the afternoon for a quick and sweet break.

Viennese coffee: some historical background

The Viennese tradition involving coffee has very ancient origins. Even today, in fact, taking a tour around the city, you can come across many historic Viennese coffee shops. The value of this tradition is such that it has even been recognized by UNESCO.

Of course, over the years the recipe has spread and developed so many variations as well. We will try to make the traditional version today.

If you are looking for ideas like this to enrich your menus, read more gourmet coffee preparations.

Viennese coffee recipe

In addition to the delicious taste, this recipe is loved by everyone because it is really super easy to prepare and inexpensive.

Ingredients for 2 cups

  • 2 cups of coffee.
  • Sugar to taste.
  • 50 g dark chocolate.
  • 200 ml fresh cream.
  • Cocoa.

Preparation

First melt 50 ml fresh cream in a bain-marie together with the dark chocolate. Then whip the rest of the fresh cream. Now move on to the preparation of the coffee.

We recommend using mocha following our tips for perfect espresso. For this recipe try the Crema Blend, a powerful and intense coffee suitable for any time of day.

When the coffee is ready, combine it with the chocolate and then sugar to taste. To finish, add whipped cream and garnish with cocoa or chocolate chips. Your Viennese coffee is ready.