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Ingredients

• 200 ml whole milk
• 1 cardamom pod, lightly crushed (optional)
• 100 g good white chocolate, finely chopped
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp whipped cream, to top (optional)
• 1 handful mini marshmallows (optional)
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon (optional)

Method

1. Heat the milk with the cardamom pod in a small pan over medium-low heat until steaming, with small bubbles at the edge; do not let it boil.
2. Take the pan off the heat, fish out the cardamom and add the chopped chocolate. Leave for 1 minute, then whisk until completely melted and smooth.
3. Whisk in the vanilla and keep whisking briskly for a few seconds to make it frothy.
4. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream, marshmallows and a pinch of cinnamon.

Tips

• White chocolate burns easily, so melt it off the heat; it is very rich, so it is also lovely split between two small cups.
• Most marshmallows contain gelatine, so use vegetarian ones if needed.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

BBC Good Food olive magazine