Indulge with this perfectly comforting winter drink.

Ingredients

• 1 vanilla bean

• 3 cups whole milk

• 1 cup 35% cream

• 4 oz best-quality white chocolate, finely chopped

• ¾ cup brewed espresso coffee

• 2 oz brandy

• Whipped cream and chocolate shavings for garnish.

Directions

1 Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Combine the vanilla bean, vanilla seeds, milk and cream in a stainless-steel saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

2 Remove from heat, take out the vanilla bean and whisk in the chocolate, espresso and brandy.

3 Pour the mixture into warm mugs and top with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and extra shavings of chocolate.

Serves 4.