homemade hot chocolate

This recipe was first published on ‘tiny happy’ in 2012 and was based on a recipe from an old copy of The Vegetarian Epicure by Anna Thomas.

I have since developed a simpler way to make this drink. Into a medium-sized pot put 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 Tb cornflour and 1/3 cup water, plus a few scrapings from a vanilla bean and whisk together till smooth. 

Slowly warm up on the stovetop and gradually whisk in 4 cups milk (this makes four good servings but you could add less milk if you prefer.) Heat the hot chocolate over a medium heat, whisking all the while to make sure it's smooth. When it's slightly thickened, pour into mugs and let cool a little before giving to kids. Or adults- everyone likes it!