Espresso Con Panna: The Whipped Cream Espresso

Espresso con panna means “espresso with cream” in Italian. It is one of the simplest espresso drinks: a shot of espresso topped with a small dollop of freshly whipped cream. No milk, no foam, no syrup — just coffee and cream. The contrast between the hot, bitter espresso and the cold, sweet cream is the entire point. You drink it without stirring, letting the cream melt slowly into the coffee as you go. ...

April 6, 2026 · 6 min · Barista At Home