Would you like to add a touch of class to your after-dinner coffee? Then you’re going to want to make it the Viennese way.
To be taken seriously as a host, you must ensure your guests are served the proper accompaniments. This includes how they are served their coffee. The full enjoyment of coffee is more than just drinking the beverage. It’s the experience of everything that surrounds the drinking of the beverage that makes for an enjoyable event.
If you’ve never had Viennese coffee before, such as Wiener Melange, you’re missing out. It’s that good stuff. Coffee served in Vienna is a treat to behold, as it’s often served with whipped cream and topped with cocoa powder for that perfect finish.
Although you can try ordering similar drinks at your local coffee bar or wherever you buy your morning brew, they don’t make it the same way.
What Defines Viennese Coffee?
The following characteristics define good Viennese coffee:
– Viennese Coffee is Similar to a Mocha, As Both Contain Chocolate
To make Vienna coffee, chocolate is essential. You should add both chocolate ganache and chocolate syrup to the drink. If you were to mix together espresso, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream, you would have a mocha.
But, Viennese coffee is traditionally served with an added dash of chocolate. It’s more of a dessert than a cup of coffee, so you’ll be torn between using a spoon to eat it and sipping it like regular joe.
– The Addition of Whipped Cream or Ganache
To make a Viennese coffee, you need a lot of cream in different forms. It’s a drink that you can make for one person, but really, it’s too much work to go through for just one cup.
We need heavy or whipping cream to make the chocolate ganache. Ganache is simply melted chocolate blended with heavy cream, and it becomes a thick icing.
– Similar to French Hot Chocolate in Consistency
Viennese coffee is made with melted chocolate bits and heavy cream, just like French hot chocolate. You can top it with whipped cream and make it with full-fat milk instead of heavy cream.
If you enjoy thick French hot chocolate, you’ll also like Viennese coffee.
Why is Viennese Coffee So Popular?
There are several reasons why Vienna coffee has become so popular. For starters, it’s easy to make at home and doesn’t require any special equipment or techniques to start making it. You can also make Vienna coffee quickly if you’re in a hurry or if you just want something quick before heading off to work or school each morning.
Finally, it’s easy on your wallet — both in terms of cost and preparation time — which is always welcome when the budget is tight or when you just don’t have much time in the morning before leaving for work or school each day.
Here’s how to make Viennese coffee at home, just like how the people of Vienna make it:
Ingredients
- Strong brewed coffee
- Chocolate syrup
- Sugar
- Heavy whipping cream
- Whipped cream and chocolate curls (optional)
Instructions
- Combine coffee, chocolate syrup, and sugar in a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker and cook on low flame for 2-1/2 hours.
- Add heavy cream to the saucepan. Cover and cook for about half an hour or until heated through.
- Spoon out your delicious and fresh Viennese coffee into the mug. Top with whipped cream and chocolate curls, if desired.
And that’s it, Viennese coffee is will be ready in just three simple steps.
Conclusion
In short, making your own Viennese coffee at home is quite easy. All you need are a few basic tools and ingredients, along with a decent dose of patience while the filter drips. Plus, the drink will look much fancier if you put in the effort to make it right, so don’t be afraid to experiment if you can find the time.
