Description
A rich and creamy frozen chocolate drink made with cocoa, melted chocolate, milk, and ice, topped with fluffy whipped cream. A refreshing twist on classic hot chocolate, perfect for a cool summer treat or an indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Chocolate
- 100 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Other
- 2 cups ice
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Chocolate shavings, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm Milk and Mix Cocoa: Warm 1/2 cup of the whole milk in a saucepan over low heat until hot but not boiling. Whisk in the unsweetened cocoa powder and granulated sugar thoroughly to dissolve and combine.
- Melt Chocolate: Add the chopped semi-sweet chocolate to the warm mixture and stir continuously until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Add Vanilla and Cool: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the chocolate mixture cool completely at room temperature to prevent melting the ice when blended.
- Blend the Drink: In a blender, combine the cooled chocolate mixture, the remaining 1/2 cup of whole milk, heavy cream, and ice. Blend on high speed until the mixture is thick, smooth, and frothy.
- Serve: Pour the frozen hot chocolate into chilled glasses. Top generously with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve the drink immediately to enjoy the creamy texture and refreshing chill.
Notes
- Allowing the chocolate mixture to cool before blending helps prevent the ice from melting too quickly, maintaining the cold texture.
- Using dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet will result in a richer, more intense chocolate flavor.
- A pinch of salt can be added to the chocolate mixture to enhance the chocolate’s depth and complexity.
- For an extra-thick frozen hot chocolate, increase the amount of ice or briefly freeze the chocolate mixture before blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Drinks, Frozen Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
