Bicerin - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 1/3 cup dark chocolate shavings or 1/3 cup hot chocolate powder
sugar
2/3 cup chilled heavy cream
ground espresso (enough for 2 long shots, about 1/3 cup each)

Preparation

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 a small saucepan, combine chocolate with 2/3 cup water and set over medium heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until chocolate coats spoon, about 10 minutes.
Add sugar to taste and 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, add a shot of espresso and 1/3 cup chocolate, and carefully spoon 1/3 cup cream over top. Serve immediately.