Ingredients

• 600ml milk
• 142ml carton of double cream
• 100g 70% dark chocolate
• 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
• mini marshmallows (optional)

Method

1. Chop the chocolate into small pieces
2. Heat the milk, cream and chocolate in a small saucepan
3. Bring to the boil and simmer gently, whisking continuously
4. Serve topped with marshmallows (or whipped cream, or grated chocolate, or a dusting of cinnamon… whatever takes your fancy!)