Warm the milk and cream

• Pour the whole milk and double cream into a saucepan.
• Heat gently over low heat until steaming, without boiling.

Melt in the chocolate

• Add the chopped dark chocolate and icing sugar.
• Whisk constantly until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy.

Whip the cream topping

• Whip the double cream in a bowl until soft peaks form.

Serve

• Pour the hot chocolate into mugs.
• Top generously with the whipped cream.