White Hot Chocolate

                   2 cups of heavy cream
                   6 cups of whole milk
                   12 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
                   1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
                   1 block of dark chocolate
 

                 Using a vegetable peeler, shave chocolate into curls; set aside.

                 Place white chocolate in a medium heat-proof bowl; set aside. Place
                 milk and cream in a medium saucepan set over medium heat until
                 bubbles begin to form around edges of pan (about 4 minutes). Do not
                 boil.

                 Remove mixture from the flame. Immediately pour over white
                 chocolate. When chocolate begins to melt, gently stir to combine.

                 Whisk in vanilla. Continue whisking until light foam forms.

                 Serve immediately. Garnish with chocolate shavings or Martha's
                 Homemade Marshmallows.