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Once you’ve tasted this, you’ll never settle for a low-cal version again… Makes 1 cup.

* 2/3 cup whole milk
* 1/3 cup single cream
* 30g dark chocolate (60% cocoa solids) Caster sugar, to taste
* Optional extras: 1tsp real vanilla extract; cinnamon stick (remove before serving); nutmeg; cardamom pods (remove before serving); a splash of rum or Tia Maria.

Warm the cream and milk slowly and cautiously in a saucepan or microwave – don’t let it boil but heat until steaming hot. Chop the chocolate finely and add it to the cream, along with any extras (except alcohol – that should be stirred in just before serving). Turn off the heat and whisk until the chocolate has melted and the chocolate is frothy. Taste carefully and add a little sugar to your liking. Serve with chocolate cakes and indulge yourself – this is not a day for dieting!