Among the variations of the traditional espresso coffee, Marocchino coffee is one of the most popular. And how could it be otherwise? It is a small delight made up of three layers: an espresso coffee base to which cocoa powder and milk foam are added. The result is a perfect coffee to be enjoyed at any time of the day, when you want to pamper yourself!
Do you know how to prepare a perfect Moroccan instead? It’s not difficult, but you have to scrupulously respect some rules. I’ll show you the right steps to prepare it at home like a barista!
Yields: 1 persons
Prep Time: 4 mins Cook Time: 1 mins Total: 5 mins
What is a Marocchino Coffee
Although the name suggests foreign origins, this drink is absolutely Italian: to be precise, it was born in Piedmont as a variant of the classic Turin bicerin, which is prepared with espresso coffee, hot chocolate and milk cream.
Marocchino Coffee Ingredients
1 espresso coffee
2 tsp cocoa powder
Whole milk (to taste)
Sugar (to taste)
How do you prepare a Marocchino Coffee?
- To obtain Moroccan coffee, it is necessary to start by preparing a good espresso.
- After preparing it (with the coffee machine or with the moka, depending on how you are used to it) pour it into a transparent glass cup.
- At this point, froth the milk well with the steam dispenser present in the coffee machine or an electric milk frother, until you obtain a compact foam.
- Now that all the ingredients are ready, compose the Moroccan coffee: sprinkle the espresso in the cup with a first spoonful of cocoa powder, add the whipped milk cream until the glass is full and sprinkle again with the second spoonful of cocoa powder.
- Sweeten your Moroccan to taste and enjoy it, mixing well the three layers of coffee, milk and cocoa.
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Marocchino Coffee
Ingredients
- 1 espresso shot
- 2 tsp cocoa powder
- Whole milk to taste
- Sugar to taste
Instructions
- To obtain Moroccan coffee, it is necessary to start by preparing a good espresso.
- After preparing it (with the coffee machine or with the moka, depending on how you are used to it) pour it into a transparent glass cup.
- At this point, froth the milk well with the steam dispenser present in the coffee machine or an electric milk frother, until you obtain a compact foam.
- Now that all the ingredients are ready, compose the Moroccan coffee: sprinkle the espresso in the cup with a first spoonful of cocoa powder, add the whipped milk cream until the glass is full and sprinkle again with the second spoonful of cocoa powder.
- Sweeten your Moroccan to taste and enjoy it, mixing well the three layers of coffee, milk and cocoa.