Double Boiler Hot Chocolate With Whipped Cream

Ingredients

• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 2 cups scalded milk
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
• whipped cream for serving

Method

1. 1 Cut chocolate into small pieces and place in a saucepan with sugar and hot water.
2. 2 Boil the mixture, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
3. 3 Gradually stir in the scalded milk.
4. 4 Cook in a double boiler for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. 5 Remove from heat and stir in vanilla if desired. Serve hot with whipped cream.