Christmas hot chocolate

• demerara sugar↗110g g
• skimmed milk powder↗90g g
• cocoa powder↗60g g
• ground spice mix1 tbsp tbsp
• hot whole milk200ml ml

  or boiling water (for one serving of hot chocolate)

• whipped cream↗
• marshmallows

  (ensure they are vegetarian), sprinkles or chocolate shavings

• cinnamon sticks↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix demerara sugar, skimmed milk powder, cocoa powder, ground spice mix and 1 tsp sea salt. Store in an airtight jar or tin in a cool, dark place. It keeps for up to three months.

2. 2

   To make one serving of hot chocolate, spoon 3–4 tsp of the powder into a cup. Add a little hot whole milk or boiling water (for one serving) and whisk until smooth. Top up with the remaining milk or water. Garnish with whipped cream, marshmallows (ensure they are vegetarian), sprinkles or chocolate shavings and a cinnamon stick before serving.