Jul 13 2026
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Breve Recipe

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Time20m
Serves1

Espresso with chocolate sauce and milk

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Ingredients

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Espresso

Chocolate Sauce

Milk

Method

Espresso Preparation

  1. 1

    Brew the Espresso

    In an espresso machine, add 2 tablespoons of espresso coffee grounds to the portafilter and tamp it down firmly. Fill the machine's water reservoir with 60 ml of water. Start the machine to brew the espresso until you get a rich, dark shot.

Chocolate Sauce Preparation

  1. 2

    Make the Chocolate Sauce

    In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.

Milk Preparation

  1. 3

    Heat the Milk

    In a small saucepan or using a milk frother, heat 150 ml of milk over medium heat until it is steaming but not boiling. If using a frother, you can create a frothy texture at this stage.

Assembly

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a coffee mug, pour the brewed espresso first. Then, add the prepared chocolate sauce, stirring gently to combine. Finally, pour the steamed milk over the espresso and chocolate mixture, allowing the froth to sit on top.

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