Chocolate soup

• double cream↗150ml ml
• good-quality dark chocolate↗200g g
• strong coffee↗100ml ml
• brandy↗4 tbsp tbsp

  (optional)

• vanilla ice cream

  to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the cream in a saucepan over a medium heat and gently bring to the boil. Meanwhile, chop the chocolate into small pieces using a heavy knife and prepare the coffee.

2. 2

   Once the cream is just boiling, turn off the heat and throw in the chopped chocolate. Stir gently until completely smooth, then add the coffee and brandy (if using).

3. 3

   To serve, divide between 4 small bowls and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to each.