Instructions: In a bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cream with sugar until it just holds stiff peaks.

Chop chocolate and reserve 2 teaspoons. In a small saucepan, heat milk with remaining chocolate over moderate heat, stirring, until it just comes to a simmer.

Pour hot chocolate into 2 large mugs and top with whipped cream and reserved chocolate.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

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