• Hot chocolate milkshakes

    Hot chocolate milkshakes

    Break 200g plain chocolate (I used 70% cocoa) into cubes and put into a pan with 600ml full-fat milk. Gently heat until the chocolate melts, then bring almost to the boil, whisking regularly until even and smooth. Can be made ahead, then chilled for up to 2 days. Re-heat if necessary, whisking, then ladle or pour into heatproof glasses or mugs. Top with scoops vanilla ice cream and mini marshmallows. Add a nip of rum or brandy for the adults, if you like.

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  • Malt chocolate cheesecake

    Malt chocolate cheesecake

    This crowd-pleasing dessert is made ahead, so all you have to do on the night is take it out of the fridge and bask in the glory

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  • Chocolate tea-pots

    Chocolate tea-pots

    Not only are these rich desserts served in tea cups, they’re also infused with Earl Grey and English Breakfast tea

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  • Chocolate & pecan tart

    Chocolate & pecan tart

    Pecan pie crossed with chocolate tart with a dash of maple syrup – we can’t argue with that

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  • Triple chocolate cookies

    Triple chocolate cookies

    You've got all bases covered with white, milk and dark chocolate in these American-style cookies, best enjoyed warm with a cold glass of milk

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  • Gingery Christmas cake

    Gingery Christmas cake

    A good glug of ginger wine makes this cake a little different from the norm. It’s also lighter than its predecessors, so you can have two pieces!

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  • Pistachio & milk chocolate squares

    Pistachio & milk chocolate squares

    Try something different with Sarah Cook’s Pistachio & milk chocolate squares – you won’t be able to stop at just one piece!

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