This is a very simple recipe that makes about 340ml (12 fl oz). You can use this hot or cold (it should keep for around a week in the refrigerator).

Ready

• 225g (8oz) good quality plain chocolate
• 40g (1oz) unsalted butted
• 4tsp cocoa powder
• 120ml (4 fl oz) milk
• 50ml (2 fl oz) double cream

Set

• double boiler
• small saucepan

Go

1. Melt the chocolate, butter and cocoa powder in the double boiler, stirring occasionally.
2. Heat the milk and cream over a low heat and the slowly add it to the melted chocolate. Stir until smooth.