The best hot chocolate

Directions

1. COMBINE - Pour the milk and cream into a small pan. Split the vanilla pod lengthways, scrape out the tiny seeds and add both to the milk and cream.
2. INFUSE - Bring the milk gently to the boil, then remove from the heat and cover the pan with kitchen foil. Leave to infuse for 30 minutes.
3. GRATE - Meanwhile, grate the chocolate.
4. HEAT - Remove the vanilla pod and warm the milk up again gently without bringing to the boil. Remove from the heat.
5. DISSOLVE - Add the grated chocolate and stir to dissolve. Pour into cups and enjoy!