Hot chocolate milkshakes

• plain chocolate↗200g g

  (we used 70% cocoa)

• full-fat milk↗600ml ml
• vanilla↗

  ice cream

• mini marshmallows
• a nip of rum

  or brandy for the adults (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Break 200g plain chocolate (I used 70% cocoa) into cubes and put into a pan with 600ml full-fat milk. Gently heat until the chocolate melts, then bring almost to the boil, whisking regularly until even and smooth. Can be made ahead, then chilled for up to 2 days.

2. 2

   Re-heat if necessary, whisking, then ladle or pour into heatproof glasses or mugs. Top with scoops vanilla ice cream and mini marshmallows. Add a nip of rum or brandy for the adults, if you like.