There's nothing quite better than homemade hot chocolate made with good quality dark chocolate and whole milk, topped with real whipped cream to keep you warm and happy on a cold winter day.

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed), plus more for serving
• 3 cups whole milk
• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate (preferably Scharffen Berger), finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• Lightly sweetened whipped cream.

PREPARATION

• Bring ¾ cup water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Whisk in 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder until no lumps remain, then add milk and return to a simmer.
• Whisk in chocolate and sugar and cook, whisking frequently, until mixture is smooth and creamy and chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
• Divide hot chocolate among mugs.
• Top with whipped cream and dust with cocoa powder.
• You can also add a splash of heavy cream just before serving.

(You can also add a good amount of marshmallow to give best taste to your self-made hot chocolate)