Best ever hot chocolate recipe

1. 1

   In a saucepan, heat the milk, cream, sugar, vanilla pod, cocoa, salt and orange zest.

2. 2

   Simmer over a low heat making sure it doesn't boil.

3. 3

   Place the chocolate in a heat proof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water and melt.

4. 4

   Strain the milk over it.

5. 5

   Discard the solids except for the vanilla pod, which I dry and stick in some sugar to make vanilla sugar.

6. 6

   Mix well and carry on heating until it is hot.

7. 7

   Whisk it up so it goes very frothy, and then pour into cups and top with a large marshmallow.

8. 8

   For a cheeky nightcap add 25ml of your favourite liquer such as Cointreau or Amaretti.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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