Step 1

Place the hot coffee on a serving glass and add sugar if desired. Stir in a little until the sugar is dissolved.

Step 2

In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. You can use a hand mixer or mixer with a whisk attachment.

Step 3

Gently pour or pipe the whipped cream on top of the espresso. Typically, the ratio of coffee to whipped cream in an Einspanner is 1:However, you can still add more whipped cream, depending on your preference.

Step 4

Sprinkle chocolate shavings or cocoa powder on top of the cream, if desired. Serve immediately.